Vines of the Recluse from Magic: The Gathering's 2016 Oath of the Gatewatch set. This common instant provides a +1/+2 boost and reach to target creatures.
Vines of the Recluse
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Oath of the Gatewatch
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Vines of the Recluse, card number 146 from the Oath of the Gatewatch expansion, is a fundamental green instant released in 2016. Designed by Dan Murayama Scott, this card remains a popular choice for collectors and players seeking efficient, low-cost interactions within Magic: The Gathering. As a common rarity, it serves as an accessible entry point for those building themed collections or completing the full OGW checklist. In gameplay, Vines of the Recluse costs a single green mana, making it extremely versatile for early-game strategies. When cast, it targets a creature you control, granting it a +1/+2 power and toughness boost along with the reach keyword ability. Reach allows the affected creature to block creatures with flying, a critical defensive tool against aerial threats. The card also untaps the target, potentially enabling additional attacks or resource generation if paired with other effects. This combination of offensive power and defensive utility makes it a reliable staple in green-based decks. Vines of the Recluse embodies the set's emphasis on nature and growth, reflecting the flavor text's sentiment about elegant solutions found in the natural world. Its straightforward yet impactful design appeals to both new players learning the game and veterans looking to streamline their sideboards. Whether you are hunting for specific cards to enhance your deck or building a comprehensive library of modern Magic history, this card represents a key component of the Oath of the Gatewatch era. Its enduring popularity in casual and competitive formats underscores its lasting value in the Trading Card Game community.
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Vines of the Recluse
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Dan Murayama Scott
Card Stock
English
{G}
Instant
G
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Target creature gets +1/+2 and gains reach until end of turn. Untap it. (A creature with reach can block creatures with flying.)
"The most elegant solutions are found in nature. You just have to know where to look."
