Barrensteppe Siege
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Promos 171s • rare
- Set
- Tarkir: Dragonstorm Promos
- Collector number
- 171s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black · White
- Artist
- Tuan Duong Chu
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
As this enchantment enters, choose Abzan or Mardu.
• Abzan — At the beginning of your end step, put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control.
• Mardu — At the beginning of your end step, if a creature died under your control this turn, each opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Barrensteppe Siege was released as part of the Tarkir: Dragonstorm promotional cycle, a series of cards distributed through Magic: The Gathering organized play events. These promotional cards were designed to highlight the high-stakes, faction-driven themes of the Tarkir block, focusing on the tactical maneuvers inherent to the game's warring clans. The set aimed to integrate narrative flavor directly into gameplay mechanics, rewarding players with unique, alternate-art versions of cards that captured the essence of a world constantly shifting under the influence of dragon magic.
The visual design of the card emphasizes the harsh, strategic environment of the Tarkir steppes. Illustrators tasked with the Tarkir promotional cycle prioritized a gritty, atmospheric aesthetic, aiming to translate the tension of a siege into a static image. The card was received by the player base as a functional addition to mid-range control decks, valued for its ability to stabilize a board state and represent the overarching theme of the set's cycle. It remains a notable piece for collectors focusing on the promotional history of the mid-2010s Magic releases.
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