The 2009 Magic: The Gathering Masters Edition III release featuring the Elves of Deep Shadow card. This 1/1 Elf Druid offers unique gameplay mechanics for your deck.
2009 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters Edition III
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Elves of Deep Shadow is a creature card from the 2009 Magic: The Gathering Masters Edition III set, cataloged as card number 116. As a one-mana-cost Elf Druid, it serves as a foundational piece for collectors building decks that rely on low-cost mana generation and tribal Elf synergies. The card's mechanical identity centers on a strategic trade-off: tapping the creature produces black mana while simultaneously dealing one damage to its controller. This dual effect requires players to manage their life total carefully, making it a nuanced tool rather than a straightforward resource generator. Collected by enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, this card represents the design philosophy of the Masters Edition series, which repurposes cards from previous sets into a new, consistent framework. For those tracking the evolution of Elf tribal decks, this Druid highlights how mana acceleration and life loss interact within the game's rules. The card’s color identity spans both green and black, allowing it to fit into multi-color strategies that demand flexibility in mana sources. Whether you are focusing on completing set collections or seeking specific creatures for your Commander or Limited formats, understanding the card's original print run and design intent is essential. The 2009 Masters Edition III release remains a significant chapter in the game's history, offering a streamlined experience for players and collectors alike. By focusing on the card's role as a mana dork and its place in the broader Elf subtype ecosystem, collectors can appreciate its enduring appeal beyond simple rarity metrics.
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Elves of Deep Shadow
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Jesper Myrfors
Card Stock
English
{G}
Creature — Elf Druid
1 / 1
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{T}: Add {B}. This creature deals 1 damage to you.
They are aberrations who have turned on everything we hold sacred. Let them be cast out." —Ailheen, Speaker of the Council
FAQ
Elves of Deep Shadow has a mana cost of one green mana, making it a one-mana-cost creature. This low cost allows it to be played early in the game, facilitating quick mana acceleration for subsequent spells.
The card allows its controller to tap it to add one black mana to their mana pool. However, this ability comes with a drawback: it deals one damage to the player controlling the creature each time the ability is activated.
Yes, Elves of Deep Shadow is classified as a Creature — Elf Druid. As part of the Elf subtype, it interacts with cards that support or benefit from having multiple Elf creatures on the battlefield, fitting into tribal Elf strategies.
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