Forerunner of the Empire
Rivals of Ixalan 102 • uncommon
- Set
- Rivals of Ixalan
- Collector number
- 102
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Dan Murayama Scott
- Market price
- $1.27
What it does
When this creature enters, you may search your library for a Dinosaur card, reveal it, then shuffle and put that card on top.
Whenever a Dinosaur you control enters, you may have this creature deal 1 damage to each creature.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Forerunner of the Empire was released in January 2018 as part of the Rivals of Ixalan set for Magic: The Gathering. Within the narrative of the game, it depicts the dinosaur-riding warriors of the Sun Empire, a civilization inspired by Mesoamerican cultures, as they mobilize their prehistoric forces to defend their homeland. The card was designed to support the tribal synergies centered on the dinosaur creature type, functioning as both a search tool for deck consistency and a recurring damage effect that triggers when other dinosaurs enter the battlefield.
The artwork was created by illustrator Johannes Voss, who utilized a vibrant, warm color palette to emphasize the intensity of the scene and the scale of the creatures involved. The design leans into the thematic focus of the Rivals of Ixalan set, which highlights exploration and conflict within a lush, tropical setting. Upon its release, the card became a staple in various deck archetypes that prioritized dinosaur synergies, particularly in the Limited and Standard competitive formats where its ability to manipulate the board state proved highly strategic.
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