Ankle Shanker
Khans of Tarkir Promos 164 • rare
- Set
- Khans of Tarkir Promos
- Collector number
- 164
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana white mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red · White
- Artist
- Steven Belledin
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Haste
Whenever this creature attacks, creatures you control gain first strike and deathtouch until end of turn.
The stature of the fighter matters less than the depth of the cut.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ankle Shanker was released as part of the Khans of Tarkir expansion for Magic: The Gathering in 2014, specifically featuring in the set's promotional materials. The set centers on the plane of Tarkir, a world defined by its five warring clans, each inspired by distinct historical Asian cultures and mythical dragon aspects. This card is a quintessential representative of the Mardu Horde, a clan known for its aggressive, speed-oriented combat style and affinity for the imagery of the steppe warriors.
The artwork was commissioned from Steven Belledin, who aimed to capture the visceral, frantic energy of the Mardu. By depicting the creature in a dynamic, low-angle stance with a focus on its dual-wielding weaponry, Belledin emphasizes the character's role as a tactical disruptor on the battlefield. Upon its release, the card became a popular inclusion in aggressive red-white decks due to its ability to grant both first strike and deathtouch to the player's attacking creatures, effectively turning any board state into a lethal threat.
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