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
- $0.24
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 part of the Gruul Clans faction, the creature was designed to embody the reckless and aggressive nature of the guild, utilizing the mechanic of mana acceleration to allow players to deploy multiple threats in a single turn. This design choice solidified its place as a staple in fast-paced, aggressive deck archetypes.
The artwork was commissioned from the illustrator Izzy, who captured the chaotic energy of the emissary through dynamic lighting and an intense, battle-ready composition. Upon its release, the card was widely received as a powerful uncommon, praised for its efficiency and ability to swing the momentum of a game early on. It remains a notable example of effective creature design within the set's limited and constructed formats.
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