Makindi Sliderunner

Makindi Sliderunner was introduced as a common creature card in the 2015 Magic: The Gathering expansion Battle for Zendikar. Set on the plane of Zendikar, a world defined by its volatile landscapes and the encroaching threat of the Eldrazi titans, the card depicts a creature adapted to the world's shifting terrain. It was designed to showcase the Landfall mechanic, a thematic hallmark of the Zendikar setting that rewards players for playing land cards by triggering specific abilities.

The card’s illustration was rendered by artist Greg Staples, who aimed to capture the creature's agility and predatory nature amidst the arid, rocky environment of the plane. Within the broader context of competitive play, the card was widely utilized in aggressive red-based decks, particularly in the Limited and Pauper formats, where its ability to grow in power upon the entry of a land made it a reliable and efficient early-game threat.