Wood Elves

Description

The Wood Elves card from the 1997 Portal set stands as a foundational creature for Magic: The Gathering players. Identified as card number 195 in the Portal release, this Rare card features the artist Rebecca Guay. It is a Green Creature — Elf Scout with a mana cost of {2}{G} and a mana value of 3. The card's power and toughness are both 1. What makes this card particularly valuable to collectors and players is its powerful entry effect. When Wood Elves enters the battlefield, its ability allows you to search your library for a Forest card, put that card onto the battlefield, and then shuffle your library. This immediate land acceleration provides a significant strategic advantage in the early game, making it a staple in many Elf-based decks. The card belongs to the Green color identity and carries the Elf and Scout subtypes. The card's straightforward yet impactful ability has kept it relevant in various formats over the years. Collectors often seek out original printings of this card to complete their sets or to appreciate the iconic artwork by Rebecca Guay. Whether you are building a competitive deck or curating a collection of Magic: The Gathering history, the Wood Elves card from Portal 1997 is a must-have.