The 1993 Magic: The Gathering Unlimited Edition card Gaea's Liege (197). This rare green Avatar creature is a staple for collectors of early MTG sets.
Gaea's Liege
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Unlimited Edition
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Gaea's Liege, designated as card number 197, is a notable entry in the 1993 Magic: The Gathering Unlimited Edition (Set Code: 2ED). Printed as a Rare card, this green Avatar creature commands attention with its versatile mechanics and iconic status among early TCG enthusiasts. Designed by Dameon Willich, the card features a mana cost of {3}{G}{G}{G} and boasts a mana value of 6, making it a significant presence on the battlefield. The strategic depth of Gaea's Liege lies in its dynamic power and toughness, which scale based on Forest lands controlled by either player. When not attacking, it grows stronger with the number of Forests you control; during an attack, it becomes formidable by matching the number of Forests the defending player controls. Additionally, its activated ability allows players to convert a target land into a Forest, further synergizing with land-centric strategies. This flexibility has made it a favorite in both casual play and competitive environments for decades. For collectors, owning a piece of the Unlimited Edition represents a connection to the foundational era of Magic: The Gathering.
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Gaea's Liege
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Dameon Willich
Card Stock
English
{3}{G}{G}{G}
Creature — Avatar
* / *
G
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As long as Gaea's Liege isn't attacking, its power and toughness are each equal to the number of Forests you control. As long as Gaea's Liege is attacking, its power and toughness are each equal to the number of Forests defending player controls. {T}: Target land becomes a Forest until this creature leaves the battlefield.