Burning-Tree Emissary
Gatecrash 216 • uncommon
- Set
- Gatecrash
- Collector number
- 216
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- red mana or green mana red mana or green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · Red
- Artist
- Izzy
- Market price
- $0.27
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 released in the 2013 Magic: The Gathering set Gatecrash as a staple of the Gruul Clans, one of the five guilds featured in the expansion. Designed to capture the aggressive, wild spirit of the Ravnica plane, the card was created with a specific mechanical intent: to facilitate explosive early-game board presence. By refunding its own mana cost upon entering the battlefield, the Emissary allowed players to chain multiple creatures together in a single turn, embodying the chaotic and momentum-driven philosophy of the Gruul faction.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Johannes Voss, who sought to depict the Emissary as a frenzied, primal force charging into the fray. Voss utilized a dynamic composition and a warm, fiery color palette to emphasize the character’s connection to the burning wilderness of its home world. Upon release, the card received significant acclaim from the competitive community for its high efficiency and pivotal role in aggressive strategies, eventually becoming a defining card for the Pauper and Modern formats where it remains a respected tactical tool.
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