Burning-Tree Emissary
The List GK2-88 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- GK2-88
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- red mana or green mana red mana or green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · Red
- Artist
- Izzy
- Market price
- $0.14
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 released in the 2013 Gatecrash expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Designed as a cornerstone of aggressive Gruul strategies, the card embodies the rapid, mana-efficient playstyle of the red-green faction on the plane of Ravnica. Its ability to refund its own mana cost upon entering the battlefield made it an instant staple in competitive formats, particularly Modern and Pauper, where it facilitates explosive opening turns.
The card features the signature visceral, chaotic aesthetic of the Gruul Clans, emphasizing the raw energy of the wild. While the specific illustration is a standard design for the expansion, it has remained a highly sought-after piece of utility. Its inclusion in 'The List'—a rotating pool of reprints inserted into Set Boosters—serves as a nod to its enduring impact on the game's competitive landscape and its status as a quintessential aggressive creature.
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