This Magic: The Gathering card, Orcish Farmer from the 2008 Masters Edition II set, offers a unique tactical ability for collectors and players alike.
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters Edition II
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Orcish Farmer stands as a distinctive creature within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, specifically from the Masters Edition II expansion released in 2008. Carrying the card number 141, this common rarity card is celebrated for its straightforward yet powerful utility that has appealed to players for decades. As a red Orc, it brings a specific mana cost of three generic and two red mana to the table, making it accessible for decks focused on aggressive strategies or color-intensive combos. The true value of this card lies in its unique activated ability, which allows a player to target a land and transform it into a Swamp until the controller's next untap step. This temporary conversion is a game-changer for mana fixing, enabling casters to access black mana sources without needing to include black cards in their deck. For collectors, this mechanic represents a clever design choice typical of the Masters series, which often reprinted powerful cards from earlier sets with updated frame designs and text boxes. Collectors often seek out specific cards like this one to complete their Masters Edition II collection or to appreciate the evolution of card design in Magic: The Gathering. Owning a copy of Orcish Farmer provides a tangible connection to this era of the game, allowing enthusiasts to hold a piece of card history that has influenced countless matches. Whether for completing a set or simply admiring the art and mechanics, this card remains a staple for any serious collector of Magic: The Gathering memorabilia.
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Orcish Farmer
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Dan Frazier
Card Stock
English
{1}{R}{R}
Creature — Orc
2 / 2
R
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{T}: Target land becomes a Swamp until its controller's next untap step.
"Yes, the farmers keep our soldiers fed. But why do they have to make every battlefield a pigpen?" —Toothlicker Harj, orcish captain
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