Avalanche Riders
Friday Night Magic 2004 9 • rare
- Set
- Friday Night Magic 2004
- Collector number
- 9
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Edward P. Beard, Jr.
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Haste
Echo 3 generic mana red mana (At the beginning of your upkeep, if this came under your control since the beginning of your last upkeep, sacrifice it unless you pay its echo cost.)
When this creature enters, destroy target land.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Avalanche Riders was originally released as a rare in the Visions set of 1997, designed by Mark Rosewater and the development team to introduce powerful tempo-based land destruction mechanics. The card quickly became a staple in tournament play, particularly in Red Deck Wins strategies, due to its ability to serve as both a creature and a tactical disruption tool against opposing mana bases.
The 2004 Friday Night Magic version features the classic art by Pete Venters, which depicts a rugged, nomadic figure amidst a mountain landslide. This promotional printing was distributed as a participation reward at local game stores throughout the year, marking the first time the card received an updated modern border treatment, which helped cement its status as a highly sought-after piece for competitive players and collectors alike.
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