The Mythic Rare Atla Palani, Nest Tender from the 2023 Secret Lair Drop, a distinctive Magic: The Gathering card featuring the legendary Human Shaman.
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Secret Lair Drop
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The 2023 Secret Lair Drop brings a unique entry to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game with Atla Palani, Nest Tender. Identified as card number 1397 in the SLD set, this Mythic Rare creature invites players to explore a specialized strategy centered on egg tokens. Illustrated by Brian Valeza, the card captures the essence of this legendary Human Shaman, offering a distinct visual and mechanical experience for enthusiasts of the format. Atla Palani, Nest Tender operates as a multi-colored powerhouse, requiring a mana cost of {1}{R}{G}{W} to cast. With a mana value of 4, this card enters the battlefield as a 2/3 Legendary Creature. Its primary strength lies in its ability to generate value through its unique token creation mechanic. Players can tap the card to create a 0/1 green Egg creature token with the defender ability, providing a defensive anchor early in the game. The true power of this card emerges when these tokens are sacrificed or removed. Whenever an Egg you control dies, the card triggers an effect that reveals cards from the top of your library. This process continues until a creature card is revealed, which is then placed directly onto the battlefield. The remaining cards are shuffled back into the library in a random order. This mechanic allows for consistent creature generation, turning a simple token into a gateway for future plays. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out Secret Lair releases for their unique themes and high-quality treatments. Atla Palani, Nest Tender stands out as a valuable addition to any library, whether for its gameplay potential or its status as a Mythic Rare. The card’s design and mechanics reflect the innovative spirit of the Secret Lair line, making it a sought-after piece for serious collectors and competitive players alike.
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Atla Palani, Nest Tender
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Brian Valeza
Card Stock
English
{1}{R}{G}{W}
Legendary Creature — Human Shaman
2 / 3
G, R, W
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{2}, {T}: Create a 0/1 green Egg creature token with defender. Whenever an Egg you control dies, reveal cards from the top of your library until you reveal a creature card. Put that card onto the battlefield and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.
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Atla Palani, Nest Tender has the ability to create a 0/1 green Egg creature token with defender. When an Egg you control dies, you reveal cards from your library until you find a creature card to put onto the battlefield, shuffling the rest back.
The artwork for this card was created by Brian Valeza. His distinctive style brings the legendary Human Shaman to life within the Secret Lair Drop set.
Yes, Atla Palani, Nest Tender is classified as a Mythic Rare card in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This rarity level makes it a highly sought-after item for collectors and players.
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