The 2008 Shadowmoor expansion with Nurturer Initiate, card number 124 in Magic: The Gathering. This green Elf Shaman offers strategic value for TCG enthusiasts.
Nurturer Initiate
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Shadowmoor
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Nurturer Initiate stands as a foundational green mana source within the 2008 Magic: The Gathering Shadowmoor expansion. Identified by card number 124, this Common creature embodies the set’s dark fantasy aesthetic through its Elf Shaman type line. Designed by artist Jim Pavelec under the SHM set code, the card provides essential flexibility for players managing their mana base. The card’s mechanics allow a player to enhance any target creature by paying one additional green mana whenever a green spell is cast. This utility makes Nurturer Initiate a staple for green-aligned strategies, offering tactical advantages in combat scenarios. Collectors often seek this card to complete the base Shadowmoor checklist, appreciating its role in the block’s narrative of survival and resilience. Whether you are building a Commander deck or focusing on set completion, this product connects directly to the broader Magic: The Gathering legacy. The card’s simple yet effective ability highlights the strategic depth found in standard expansion sets from the late 2000s.
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Nurturer Initiate
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Jim Pavelec
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English
{G}
Creature — Elf Shaman
1 / 1
G
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Whenever a player casts a green spell, you may pay {1}. If you do, target creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.
The elves alone preserve the few shreds of beauty left. There is no one else who cares.