The history and collector details for the 1998 Magic: The Gathering Elvish Lyrist card from the Urza's Saga expansion.
Elvish Lyrist
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Urza's Saga
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Description
Elvish Lyrist is a foundational green card from the 1998 Urza's Saga expansion, identified by card number 248 in the set. This Magic: The Gathering trading card game card features a Creature-Elf type with a mana cost of one green mana. Its primary mechanic allows the player to sacrifice the creature to destroy a target enchantment, making it a notable utility card for early gameplay. The card was illustrated by Rebecca Guay, whose artwork defines this release. For collectors focusing on the Urza's Saga set, this card represents a key component of the original print run. Understanding the mechanics and identity of Elvish Lyrist helps enthusiasts appreciate its role within the broader Magic: The Gathering universe. The card's straightforward design and impactful effect continue to interest players and historians of the game. Whether analyzing its strategic value or its place in the Urza's Saga chronology, Elvish Lyrist remains a distinct piece of trading card history.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Elvish Lyrist
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Rebecca Guay
Card Stock
English
{G}
Creature — Elf
1 / 1
G
Card Text
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{G}, {T}, Sacrifice this creature: Destroy target enchantment.
Bring the spear of ancient briar; Bring the torch to light the pyre. Bring the one who trod our ground; Bring the spade to dig his mound.