The foil Deranged Hermit from the 2014 Vintage Masters set. This Rare Elf creature features unique echo mechanics and token generation, making it a distinct addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection.
2014 • Magic: The Gathering • Vintage Masters
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The Deranged Hermit is a distinct Rare creature card from the 2014 Vintage Masters expansion, identified by set code VMA and card number 202. Printed in a foil finish, this green Elf creature requires five mana to cast and brings a unique strategic layer to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The card's design emphasizes its role as a generator of board presence through its specific ability set rather than raw power. When entering the battlefield, the Deranged Hermit creates four 1/1 green Squirrel creature tokens. These tokens immediately receive a +1/+1 buff, significantly increasing their threat level on the board. The card also carries an Echo cost of {3}{G}{G}, requiring the controller to pay this amount at the beginning of their next upkeep or sacrifice the creature. This mechanic forces players to consider the long-term value of deploying the Hermit versus the immediate impact of the Squirrel swarm. Collectors value this card for its intricate rules text and its place within the Vintage Masters framework, which focuses on reprinting powerful cards from the game's history. The foil treatment adds a layer of visual appeal, distinguishing it from non-foil versions in the set. Whether you are building a thematic Squirrel tribal deck or simply appreciating the strategic depth of vintage card design, this piece offers a compelling intersection of flavor and function. By focusing on the specific attributes of each card, collectors can build a library that reflects both personal taste and historical significance. The Deranged Hermit stands as a testament to the creative possibilities within the game's creature types and ability mechanics.
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Deranged Hermit
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Kev Walker
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{G}{G}
Creature — Elf
1 / 1
G
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Echo {3}{G}{G} (At the beginning of your upkeep, if this came under your control since the beginning of your last upkeep, sacrifice it unless you pay its echo cost.) When this creature enters, create four 1/1 green Squirrel creature tokens. Squirrel creatures get +1/+1.
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When the Deranged Hermit enters the battlefield, it creates four 1/1 green Squirrel creature tokens that receive a +1/+1 buff. It also has an Echo cost of {3}{G}{G}, meaning you must pay that amount at the start of your next upkeep or sacrifice it.
The Deranged Hermit is card number 202 in the Vintage Masters set, which was released in 2014. It is classified as a Rare card with set code VMA.
Yes, the version listed in this catalog is printed with a foil finish. This treatment gives the card a reflective surface, distinguishing it from the non-foil versions found in the same Vintage Masters expansion.
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