Forgotten Ancient

Forgotten Ancient {3}{G}

Creature - Elemental

Whenever a player casts a spell, you may put a +1/+1 counter on Forgotten Ancient.
At the beginning of your upkeep, you may move any number of +1/+1 counters from Forgotten Ancient onto other creatures.

"I am the primordial guardian of an ancient glade. Please help me find it."

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Details

Artist: Jack Teagle
Collector Number: 1890
Available foil and nonfoil
Frame Effects: inverted
Rarity: rare
Released: 2025-02-03
Set: Secret Lair Drop
Stamp: oval

Legalities

legal Commander
legal Duel Commander
legal Historic
legal Legacy
legal Onslaught Block
legal Premodern
legal Vintage

Rulings

2022-12-08 Forgotten Ancient's first ability will resolve before the spell that caused it to trigger. Putting a +1/+1 counter on Forgotten Ancient is optional.
2022-12-08 Forgotten Ancient's last ability doesn't target any creatures. You choose how many +1/+1 counters will be moved (and onto which creatures) as the ability resolves. Notably, once the ability starts resolving and you make these choices, no player may take actions until the ability has finished resolving.

Printings

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The List — SCG-120 NCC-291 (rare)
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Commander 2015 (rare)
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