Avalanche Tusker
Khans of Tarkir Promos 166 • rare
- Set
- Khans of Tarkir Promos
- Collector number
- 166
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana blue mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · Red · Blue
- Artist
- Eric Deschamps
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Whenever this creature attacks, target creature defending player controls blocks it this combat if able.
"Hold the high ground, then bring it to your enemy"— Surrak, khan of the Temur
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
Avalanche Tusker was released in 2014 as part of the Khans of Tarkir expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As a rare creature card featuring the keyword ability 'must attack each combat if able,' it was designed to reflect the aggressive, flavor-forward combat style of the Temur Frontier, one of the five warring clans of the Tarkir plane. The set drew heavily on themes of nomadic warriors and the harsh, snowy mountain environment they inhabited.
The artwork for this particular promo version was crafted to emphasize the sheer physical scale of the beast, showcasing its tusks and heavy armor against a wintry backdrop. Created during a period when Wizards of the Coast was diversifying its promotional strategies, this card was distributed through various organized play channels to incentivize participation in local game store events. It remains a notable piece for those who appreciate the aesthetic of the Temur clan and the mechanical design evolution of mid-cycle creature cards.
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