Ainok Survivalist
Dragons of Tarkir 172 • uncommon
- Set
- Dragons of Tarkir
- Collector number
- 172
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Craig J Spearing
- Market price
- $0.09
What it does
Megamorph 1 generic mana green mana (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for 3 generic mana. Turn it face up any time for its megamorph cost and put a +1/+1 counter on it.)
When this creature is turned face up, destroy target artifact or enchantment an opponent controls.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Ainok Survivalist was released in 2015 as part of the Dragons of Tarkir set, the third installment in the Tarkir block for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set explored an alternate timeline where the powerful dragon lords of the plane were never killed, leading to a world defined by their dominance. The Ainok are a race of canine humanoids native to the Abzan Houses, a faction known for their mastery of endurance and survival in harsh, desert-like conditions.
Artist Craig J Spearing illustrated the card, focusing on the tactical posture of the Ainok warrior to emphasize its ability to morph into battle. The design intent was to showcase the set's signature 'megamorph' mechanic, which allowed players to cast the creature face-down and later turn it over for a stat boost. Within the game's competitive environment, the card was viewed as a functional utility piece that rewarded players for managing mana and board state during the mid-game phase.
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