Nature's Lore — Magic: The Gathering card

Nature's Lore

{1}{G}
Sorcery

Search your library for a Forest card, put that card onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

Set Ice Age
Rarity Uncommon
Artist Rick Emond

Why Play Nature's Lore

Ramp spells that put lands directly onto the battlefield provide immediate mana acceleration, and Nature's Lore stands out by fetching any Forest card untapped for just two mana. Green midrange and ramp decks value this effect to accelerate into powerful four and five-mana threats a turn early. The ability to fetch dual lands with Forest types like Breeding Pool or Temple Garden makes it particularly versatile in multicolor strategies, fixing mana while ramping simultaneously.

Format Notes

Legacy sees occasional play in green-based combo decks that need consistent mana acceleration, though it faces competition from other ramp options. Commander represents its strongest showing, where the slower format rewards mana investment and the ability to fetch dual lands becomes increasingly valuable in multicolor decks. Pauper players sometimes include it in ramp strategies, though the format's lower power level makes the mana investment less appealing than faster alternatives.

Combos & Synergies

Pairing with Sakura-Tribe Elder creates a powerful early ramp package that can accelerate from two to four mana in a single turn. Primeval Titan benefits from the increased Forest count, making its landfall trigger more reliable while providing the mana needed to cast it ahead of schedule. Cards like Life from the Loam gain additional value when Nature's Lore helps fill the graveyard with fetchable Forest cards through deck thinning effects.

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