The 2008 Magic: The Gathering Shadowmoor Safehold Elite #239 foil card features a 2/2 Elf Scout creature with the Persist ability, designed by Richard Whitters.
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Shadowmoor
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Designed by artist Richard Whitters, this foil variant adds a distinct shimmer to the classic Elf Scout creature card, making it a visually appealing addition to any collection focused on the Innistrad block. The card features a mana cost of {1}{G/W} and enters the battlefield as a 2/2 creature, embodying the resilient spirit of the sets narrative themes. Its mechanical identity is defined by the Persist ability, which allows the creature to return to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter when it dies, provided it had none on it previously. This mechanic encourages strategic play, rewarding players for utilizing the card even in challenging situations. Collectors often seek out foil versions of common cards from this era due to their unique finish and the historical significance of the Shadowmoor expansion in the games lore. The combination of the Elf and Scout subtypes makes it a recognizable piece for those tracking creature families across the block. Whether you are building a themed collection or simply appreciate the artistry of 2008 card design, this foil edition offers a tangible connection to a pivotal time in Magic history. The card's layout and text box are preserved in their original form, allowing collectors to experience the game as it was presented at the time of its release.
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Safehold Elite
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Richard Whitters
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{G/W}
Creature — Elf Scout
2 / 2
G, W
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Persist (When this creature dies, if it had no -1/-1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control with a -1/-1 counter on it.)
"I refuse to die—not at the hands of one such as you."
FAQ
The mana cost for Safehold Elite is {1}{G/W}, requiring one generic mana, one green mana, and one white mana to cast.
Safehold Elite is classified as a Creature — Elf Scout, featuring both the Elf and Scout subtypes in its type line.
Persist allows Safehold Elite to return from the graveyard to the battlefield under its owner's control with a -1/-1 counter on it if it had no -1/-1 counters when it died.
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