Den Protector
Commander 2019 161 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2019
- Collector number
- 161
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Viktor Titov
- Market price
- $0.30
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 originally printed as a rare creature in the 2015 Dragons of Tarkir expansion, featuring artwork by Viktor Titov. It was later reprinted in the Commander 2019 preconstructed decks as part of the Sultai-colored 'Faceless Menace' deck. The card is designed to represent the morph mechanic, allowing players to play it face-down as a 2/2 creature and later flip it face-up for a lower cost to return a card from their graveyard to their hand, offering a flexible utility tool for midrange and control strategies.
Viktor Titov’s illustration captures the elusive, rugged aesthetic of a den protector, emphasizing the creature's connection to the untamed wilderness of the Tarkir plane. The design reflects a thematic focus on survival and resourcefulness, a common trait in green-aligned creatures within the Magic: The Gathering universe. Upon its debut, the card was well-received by players for its efficiency in recurring key spells during the mid-to-late game, solidifying its place as a staple in various deck archetypes.
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