• Wanderlust (Original Art)
  • Wanderlust (Original Art)

    Wanderlust (Original Art)

    Artist
    Cornelius Brudi
    Origin
    Netherlands
    Year
    1993
    Medium
    Acrylics
    Set/Console Name
    Alpha
    Console/Game
    Magic the Gathering
    C.O.A.
    no
    Painted A.P.
    no
    Substrate Material
    Illustration Paper
    Substrate Dimensions
    5 5/8"H x 7 1/8"W
    Image Area Dimensions
    5 5/8"H x 7 1/8"W
    Frame Dimensions
    Unframed
    Handmade Protective Case
    YES

    Wanderlust is a three-mana green Enchant creature (Enchantment-Aura), first printed in Alpha (1993). At the beginning of the upkeep of enchanted creature’s controller, Wanderlust deals 1 damage to that player. This card demonstrates early Magic experimentation with incremental damage and upkeep triggers. It rewards strategic patience and tactical targeting. It has influenced later cards that deal continuous or upkeep-based damage, and is a reminder that green can be subtle and persistent, and isn’t just about creatures and ramp spells. Wanderlust has always been a casual or flavor-focused card, as it’s too slow for fast-paced competitive decks. In Old School (93/94), it can be seen in some budget Enchantress decks. Wanderlust is not on the Reserved List.
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