The history and gameplay of the Llanowar Elves card from the iconic 1993 Limited Edition Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering.
Llanowar Elves
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Limited Edition Alpha
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The Llanowar Elves card, designated as number 210 in the Limited Edition Alpha set, represents one of the most recognizable creatures in Magic: The Gathering history. Released in 1993 by Wizards of the Coast, this Common rarity card functions as a 1/1 green Creature — Elf Druid with a mana cost of just one generic mana and one green mana. The card's primary ability allows players to tap the creature to add one green mana to their pool, providing essential resource acceleration for green-based decks. Designed by Anson Maddocks, this card is a staple for collectors of vintage Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards. The flavor text reflects the card's thematic connection to nature, noting how the elves leave offerings for the forest. For investors and hobbyists tracking the evolution of TCG card design, the Limited Edition Alpha release remains a critical reference point.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Llanowar Elves
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Anson Maddocks
Card Stock
English
{G}
Creature — Elf Druid
1 / 1
G
Card Text
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{T}: Add {G}.
Whenever the Llanowar Elves gather the fruits of their forest, they leave one plant of each type untouched, considering that nature's portion.