Ember Swallower
Theros 120 • rare
- Set
- Theros
- Collector number
- 120
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Slawomir Maniak
- Market price
- $0.12
What it does
5 generic mana red mana red mana: Monstrosity 3. (If this creature isn't monstrous, put three +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.)
When this creature becomes monstrous, each player sacrifices three lands of their choice.
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
Ember Swallower was released in the 2013 Magic: The Gathering set Theros, an expansion heavily inspired by Greek mythology. The card features the 'monstrosity' mechanic, a thematic representation of legendary creatures from Hellenistic lore growing in power and physical presence as they engage in combat. This ability allows players to spend mana to transform the creature into a more formidable version of itself, reflecting the high-fantasy stakes of the setting.
The card was illustrated by Slawomir Maniak, who utilized a vivid palette to convey the elemental, fiery nature of the creature. Within the competitive landscape of the time, the card was noted for its potential to disrupt the game state when its monstrosity effect triggered, destroying lands. It remains a notable example of the era's focus on top-down design, where the mechanics of the card were intended to mirror the mythological tropes of the Theros world.
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