Pugnacious Hammerskull
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Promos 208p • rare
- Set
- The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Promos
- Collector number
- 208p
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $1.94
What it does
Whenever this creature attacks while you don't control another Dinosaur, put a stun counter on it. (If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove one from it instead.)
"I don't know whether it hates the mycoids or just loves breaking things. I say we leave it be."— Samin, Oltec scout
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Pugnacious Hammerskull was released as part of the promotional suite for The Lost Caverns of Ixalan, a Magic: The Gathering expansion set launched in late 2023. The card reflects the set's thematic focus on subterranean exploration and prehistoric creatures, functioning within the game's mechanics as a powerful, aggressive Dinosaur creature. This particular iteration serves as a specialized promotional variant, distributed through channels like Friday Night Magic or store-exclusive events to encourage community engagement during the set's release window.
The artwork was commissioned from Kev Walker, a veteran illustrator known for his gritty, character-driven style that has defined many iconic creatures throughout the game's history. Walker’s depiction of the Hammerskull leans into the raw, territorial nature of the creature, utilizing aggressive posture and heavy shading to emphasize its stature as a formidable rare-rarity threat. The card was well-received by players for its efficiency in aggressive deck archetypes, quickly becoming a staple in both the Standard format and casual Dinosaur-themed tribal decks.
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