Sakura-Tribe Elder

Description

The 2013 Magic Online Promos release features the Sakura-Tribe Elder as a common creature card within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game universe. Identified by card number 36200, this edition of the card carries a foil treatment that distinguishes it from standard printings. The artwork is credited to Ted Galaday, bringing the creature to life on the card stock. As a green mana creature, the Sakura-Tribe Elder is classified as a Snake Shaman with a mana cost of {1}{G} and a power and toughness of 1/1. Its utility in gameplay stems from its activated ability: by sacrificing the creature, a player can search their library for a basic land card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, and then shuffle their library. This function makes it a familiar tool for resource management and land acceleration during matches. Collectors often seek out this foil variant for its aesthetic finish and its historical context within the Magic Online Promos series. The flavor text accompanying the card adds narrative depth, referencing slain orochi warriors buried with tree saplings to become part of the forest. Whether you are a veteran player looking to complete a foil collection or a new enthusiast exploring the strategic landscape of Magic: The Gathering, this card represents a key piece of the game's rich history.