Den Protector
Dragons of Tarkir Promos 181s • rare
- Set
- Dragons of Tarkir Promos
- Collector number
- 181s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Viktor Titov
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Creatures with power less than this creature's power can't block it.
Megamorph 1 generic mana green mana (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for 3 generic mana. Turn it face up any time for its megamorph cost and put a +1/+1 counter on it.)
When this creature is turned face up, return target card from your graveyard to your hand.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Den Protector was released as a promotional card for the Dragons of Tarkir set in 2015, featuring alternate artwork by Aleksi Briclot. The card was distributed as part of a Game Day event, where participants could earn this specialized version by placing in the top eight of their local tournament. The design emphasizes the morph mechanic, a central feature of the Tarkir block that allowed players to cast creatures face-down and reveal them later for a tactical advantage.
The artwork reflects the aesthetic of the Abzan Houses, a faction characterized by their endurance and connection to the spirits of their ancestors. Briclot, a prolific contributor to the game's visual identity, utilized a muted color palette and protective, layered armor to convey the creature's theme of resilience and recursion. Upon its release, the card was well-received by competitive players for its utility in midrange strategies, frequently appearing in tournament-level decks due to its ability to return cards from the graveyard to the player's hand.
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