The 2014 Magic Online Promo Deranged Hermit is a rare foil Elf creature card featuring Kev Walker's art and unique token-generating mechanics.
Deranged Hermit
2014 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic Online Promos
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The Deranged Hermit card number 36132 from the 2014 Magic Online Promos set offers a distinct gameplay experience for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts. This foil rare creature card, illustrated by Kev Walker, represents a specific moment in the digital card game's history, designed exclusively for the Magic Online platform. Collectors often seek out promo cards from this era to complete their digital library or to appreciate the unique designs released during this period. As a five-mana green Elf, the Hermit brings strategic depth to deck building. The card’s rules text includes an echo cost, requiring the player to pay {3}{G}{G} during their upkeep to keep the creature on the battlefield. If the cost is not paid, the Hermit is sacrificed. This mechanic adds a layer of resource management, forcing players to weigh the immediate benefits against long-term board presence. The true power of this card lies in its entry effect. When the Deranged Hermit enters the battlefield, it creates four 1/1 green Squirrel creature tokens. These tokens provide immediate board presence, useful for trading with opponent’s creatures or acting as sacrifice fodder for other effects. Additionally, the card grants all Squirrel creatures a +1/+1 bonus, enhancing the synergy of any deck that utilizes Squirrel-based strategies. While the set code PRM indicates its promotional nature, the card remains a functional part of the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem for those who enjoy its specific mechanics.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Deranged Hermit
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Kev Walker
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{G}{G}
Creature — Elf
1 / 1
G
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Echo {3}{G}{G} (At the beginning of your upkeep, if this came under your control since the beginning of your last upkeep, sacrifice it unless you pay its echo cost.) When this creature enters, create four 1/1 green Squirrel creature tokens. Squirrel creatures get +1/+1.
