Piru, the Volatile
Modern Horizons 2 466 • rare
- Set
- Modern Horizons 2
- Collector number
- 466
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana red mana white mana white mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red · White
- Artist
- Greg Staples
- Market price
- $0.37
What it does
Flying, lifelink
At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice Piru unless you pay red mana white mana black mana.
When Piru dies, it deals 7 damage to each nonlegendary creature.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Piru, the Volatile was released in the 2021 set Modern Horizons 2, a product designed specifically for the Modern format that introduced new cards alongside reprints. The card serves as a mechanical callback to the Elder Dragons of the 1994 Legends set, reimagining the concept of an oversized legendary creature with high-impact, potentially self-destructive abilities. Its design focuses on the risk-reward dynamic of high-cost creatures, positioning it as a niche utility commander rather than a staple for competitive constructed play.
The card was illustrated by Victor Adame Minguez, who utilized a bold, high-contrast style typical of contemporary Magic: The Gathering art to emphasize the creature's explosive nature. Upon release, the card was received as a flavorful addition for dedicated casual Commander players who enjoy complex board states and large-scale damage effects, though it saw limited professional play due to its high mana cost and susceptibility to efficient removal spells.
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