Tar Pit Warrior
Visions 70 • common
- Set
- Visions
- Collector number
- 70
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- George Pratt
- Market price
- $0.09
What it does
When this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, sacrifice it.
"The cyclops shrugged off savage blows, but casual insults made him weep."— Azeworai, "The Cyclops who Couldn't"
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Tar Pit Warrior was released in late 1996 as part of the Visions expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was notable for being the first to be designed as a standalone follow-up to Mirage, continuing the thematic exploration of the Jamuraa continent and introducing new mechanics like phasing. As a common creature, it was intended to serve as a functional piece for limited play environments, reflecting the set's focus on tactical board interaction and elemental themes.
The card’s striking illustration was created by George Pratt, an acclaimed comic book artist and illustrator known for his atmospheric, painterly style. Pratt employed a gritty, textured approach to depict the namesake creature rising from the mire, which aligned with the darker, more visceral art direction characteristic of the mid-1990s sets. Upon its release, the card was received as a standard creature for green decks, recognized more for its specific flavor contribution to the swampy aesthetic of the Visions plane than for competitive tournament impact.
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