“"Sometimes it is better to be swift of foot than strong of swordarm." —Elven proverb”
Elven Riders - Introductory Two-Player Set (#40) - Illustrated by Melissa A. Benson - Magic: The Gathering Card

Elven Riders

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Creature — Elf

Mana Cost: {3}{G}{G}

Power and Toughness: 3/3

Oracle Rules Text: This creature can't be blocked except by Walls and/or creatures with flying.

Flavor Text: "Sometimes it is better to be swift of foot than strong of swordarm." —Elven proverb

Set: Introductory Two-Player Set (#40), Rarity: Uncommon, Artist: Melissa A. Benson

Creature Green Uncommon
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Historical Printings & Sets (62)
11 Languages
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10 Printings
Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Elven Riders - Introductory Two-Player Set MTG card scan Elven Riders Introductory Two-Player Set Viewing ITP Uncommon Melissa A. Benson 1996-12-31
Elven Riders - Legends MTG card scan Elven Riders Legends LEG Rare Melissa A. Benson 1994-06-01
Elven Riders - Fourth Edition MTG card scan Elven Riders Fourth Edition 4ED Uncommon Melissa A. Benson 1995-04-01
Elven Riders - Rivals Quick Start Set MTG card scan Elven Riders Rivals Quick Start Set RQS Uncommon Melissa A. Benson 1996-07-01
Elven Riders - Fifth Edition MTG card scan Elven Riders Fifth Edition 5ED Uncommon Dan Frazier 1997-03-24
Elven Riders - Classic Sixth Edition MTG card scan Elven Riders Classic Sixth Edition 6ED Uncommon Dan Frazier 1999-04-21
Elven Riders - Onslaught MTG card scan Elven Riders Onslaught ONS Uncommon Darrell Riche 2002-10-07
Elven Riders - Tenth Edition MTG card scan Elven Riders Tenth Edition 10E Uncommon Darrell Riche 2007-07-13
Elven Riders - Duels of the Planeswalkers MTG card scan Elven Riders Duels of the Planeswalkers DPA Uncommon Darrell Riche 2010-06-04
Elven Riders - The List MTG card scan Elven Riders The List PLST Uncommon Darrell Riche 2024-08-02

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