Jwar Isle Avenger
Oath of the Gatewatch 58 • common
- Set
- Oath of the Gatewatch
- Collector number
- 58
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Ryan Pancoast
- Market price
- $0.03
What it does
Surge 2 generic mana blue mana (You may cast this spell for its surge cost if you or a teammate has cast another spell this turn.)
Flying
Though solitary by nature, the sphinxes did not hesitate to join in the fight against the Eldrazi.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Jwar Isle Avenger was released in early 2016 as part of the Oath of the Gatewatch expansion set for Magic: The Gathering. Set on the plane of Zendikar, the expansion focuses on the conflict between the local inhabitants and the reality-warping Eldrazi titans. As a blue-aligned creature featuring the surge mechanic, the card reflects the set's emphasis on cooperative, fast-paced play, encouraging players to cast multiple spells in a single turn to trigger unique abilities.
The card’s visual design is the work of illustrator Howard Lyon. Lyon was tasked with depicting the Merfolk of Zendikar as they adapt to the alien encroachment of the Eldrazi. The artwork utilizes a distinct high-fantasy style, emphasizing the fluid movement of the creature amidst the jagged, floating landscape of Jwar Isle. Upon release, the card was widely recognized by players for its utility in limited formats, serving as a functional example of how Wizards of the Coast integrates mechanical themes with the specific lore of the Zendikar environment.
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