Savannah Lions
# Savannah Lions (Limited Edition Beta) Savannah Lions represents early Magic design when efficient creatures were genuinely rare. This two-mana 2/1 was considered a legitimate threat in Beta, before power creep made such stats commonplace. Collectors value it primarily as a foundational piece of Magic history rather than for gameplay relevance. The card matters because it's a Beta rare, making it scarce compared to later printings. Collectors typically pursue it for set completion or as part of a vintage collection documenting Magic's first era. Condition heavily influences desirability—even played copies command attention from serious collectors. The nonfoil status is standard for Beta, as foils didn't exist until much later, so variant distinction isn't a factor here.