The Groundskeeper (card #247) is an uncommon Human Druid from Magic: The Gathering's 2005 Ninth Edition, featuring a unique ability to retrieve basic lands from the graveyard.
Groundskeeper
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Ninth Edition
No Listings Available
No listings available right now.
Price History
Description
Released in 2005 as part of the Ninth Edition set, the Groundskeeper card (#247) is an uncommon creature that has maintained a steady presence in the Magic: The Gathering collector community. Illustrated by Alan Rabinowitz, this Human Druid possesses a mana cost of one green mana, making it an accessible addition to many decks. The card's primary utility lies in its ability to return a basic land card from the graveyard to the hand, providing essential resource recursion for players managing their mana base. For collectors, the Ninth Edition remains a cornerstone of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, known for its standardized design and widespread distribution. The Groundskeeper card is often sought after by those looking to complete specific sets or by players who appreciate the strategic depth of land-fetching effects in limited formats. Its straightforward mechanics and thematic focus on nature and stewardship resonate with fans of the game's lore.
Have one of these to sell?
We'll pre-fill the product details from this catalog entry, so your listing lands on this exact page. Just add photos of your copy, pick its condition, and set your price.
Card Details
The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
Catalog Profile
The core identity of the card within the set.
Featured Subject
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Groundskeeper
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Uncommon
Alan Rabinowitz
Card Stock
English
{G}
Creature — Human Druid
1 / 1
G
Card Text
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
{1}{G}: Return target basic land card from your graveyard to your hand.
"Soldiers speak of defending the soil, but they care only for their nations. I care nothing for their nations and everything for the soil."