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
- $1.33
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. The card was designed to support the tribal mechanics of the Ixalan block, specifically focusing on the dinosaur archetype, by allowing players to tutor for and buff their creatures upon entry to the battlefield.
The artwork was commissioned from Dan Murayama Scott, who aimed to capture the imposing nature of the dinosaur faction within the plane's Mesozoic-inspired landscape. As an uncommon card, it became a staple in limited formats and tribal commander decks for its utility in triggering enrage abilities, leading to a favorable reception among players who favored aggressive synergy strategies.
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