Protector of the Wastes
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander 54 • rare
- Set
- Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander
- Collector number
- 54
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Zezhou Chen
- Market price
- $0.66
What it does
Flying
When this creature enters or becomes monstrous, exile up to two target artifacts and/or enchantments controlled by different players.
4 generic mana white mana: Monstrosity 3. (If this creature isn't monstrous, put three +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Protector of the Wastes is a card featured in the Magic: The Gathering set Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander, released by Wizards of the Coast. The card design is rooted in the high-fantasy lore of the plane of Tarkir, a world defined by its shifting timelines and draconic influence. Mechanically, the card utilizes the 'manifest' mechanic, which reflects the theme of hidden identities and the transformative, often harsh nature of the wastes depicted in the game's setting.
The visual identity of this card reflects the established aesthetic of the Tarkir block, focusing on rugged, survivalist imagery meant to evoke the desolation of the region. Like other cards in the Commander set, it was designed to provide specific utility within the multiplayer format, balancing thematic flavor with tactical gameplay. As part of a secondary product release aimed at expanding the card pool for the popular Commander format, it has become a recognizable utility piece among enthusiasts of the game.
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