Emberstrike Duo
Shadowmoor 185 • common
- Set
- Shadowmoor
- Collector number
- 185
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana or red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red
- Artist
- Aleksi Briclot
- Market price
- $0.15
What it does
Whenever you cast a black spell, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.
Whenever you cast a red spell, this creature gains first strike until end of turn.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Emberstrike Duo was released in 2008 as part of the Shadowmoor expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set introduced a shift in tone toward a dark, gothic interpretation of the Lorwyn plane, characterized by an emphasis on hybrid mana costs and untapped synergies. This card was designed as a common-rarity creature to support the aggressive playstyles of red and white decks within the set's unique hybrid-color environment.
The artwork was created by illustrator Matt Cavotta, who contributed extensively to the game during this era. His design work for this card aimed to capture the essence of a collaborative martial bond, reflecting the creature's gameplay function of shared prowess. Upon release, the card was received as a functional utility piece for Limited formats, noted for its ability to bridge color-alignment strategies while maintaining the thematic intensity of the Shadowmoor setting.
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