The Sakura-Tribe Elder card from Magic: The Gathering's Secrets of Strixhaven Commander subset offers a versatile land-searching effect for Snake Shaman decks.
Sakura-Tribe Elder
2026 • Magic: The Gathering • Secrets of Strixhaven • Commander
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Sakura-Tribe Elder, card number 285 in the Secrets of Strixhaven Commander subset, brings a reliable resource engine to Magic: The Gathering play. Designed by Anastasia Ovchinnikova, this Common creature serves as a foundational piece for collectors building out the 2026 release. The card’s ability allows players to sacrifice the Snake Shaman to search their library for a basic land, placing it onto the battlefield tapped before shuffling. This utility makes it a staple in many Commander formats where ramp and card advantage are critical. For hobbyists focused on the Commander subset, securing this card is a key step in completing the set and enhancing deck versatility. Whether you are expanding your collection or optimizing your Commander library, this card remains a significant component of the Secrets of Strixhaven product line.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Year
2026
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
Secrets of Strixhaven
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#285
Featured Subject
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Featured
Sakura-Tribe Elder
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Anastasia Ovchinnikova
Card Stock
English
{1}{G}
Creature — Snake Shaman
1 / 1
G
Card Text
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Sacrifice this creature: Search your library for a basic land card, put that card onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.
He'd chosen a sunlit clearing with open skies and an ample brook. All that remained was to find a worthy sapling.