Chartooth Cougar

Chartooth Cougar was originally printed as a common card in the 2008 Magic: The Gathering expansion Shards of Alara, set within the plane of Naya. It was designed to showcase the aggressive, creature-heavy mechanics typical of the Naya shard, characterized by a focus on large creatures and power-matters synergy. The card features art by the illustrator Kev Walker, whose work is noted for its gritty, high-contrast style that helped define the visual identity of the era.

The version designated A25-125 appeared as part of The List, a curated selection of reprints included in Set Boosters starting in 2020. By including cards like Chartooth Cougar in The List, the designers at Wizards of the Coast sought to provide players with access to older, functional commons that might otherwise be difficult to find in current booster packs. While the card itself is a utilitarian staple rather than a high-profile rarity, its inclusion serves to bridge historical card design with modern collection aesthetics.