Burning-Tree Emissary
Duel Decks: Mind vs. Might 55 • uncommon
- Set
- Duel Decks: Mind vs. Might
- Collector number
- 55
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- red mana or green mana red mana or green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · Red
- Artist
- Izzy
- Market price
- $0.12
What it does
When this creature enters, add red mana green mana.
Those who regard the Gruul as savage simpletons underestimate the subtle power of their shamans.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Burning-Tree Emissary was originally printed in the 2013 Gatecrash expansion for Magic: The Gathering, designed as a powerful creature for aggressive green-red decks. Its ability to refund its own casting cost made it a defining card of the 'Gruul' playstyle, favoring rapid board presence and efficient mana utilization. The artwork, by Seb McKinnon, captures the chaotic and primal energy of the Gruul Clans, emphasizing the tribal aesthetic that permeates the Ravnica setting.
This specific printing comes from the 2017 Duel Decks: Mind vs. Might release, which was curated to showcase the contrast between cerebral, control-oriented strategies and raw, combat-focused physical power. By including this card in the 'Might' deck, Wizards of the Coast highlighted the emissary as an iconic example of early-game pressure. The card was well-received by players for its balance of high-risk, high-reward gameplay and its role in enabling explosive turns in competitive formats.
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