Temple Altisaur
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander 138 • rare
- Set
- The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander
- Collector number
- 138
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Daarken
- Market price
- $1.06
What it does
If a source would deal damage to another Dinosaur you control, prevent all but 1 of that damage.
"Kinjalli sculpted humans from clay, but the dinosaurs were carved from unyielding stone."— Itzama the Crested
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Temple Altisaur was released in 2023 as part of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed to support the 'Veloci-RAMP-tor' preconstructed deck, which focuses on the Dinosaur creature type. Its mechanics, specifically the ability to prevent damage dealt to other Dinosaurs, align with the set's thematic emphasis on the resilient and powerful nature of the prehistoric creatures inhabiting the world of Ixalan.
The artwork, illustrated by Zack Stella, captures the imposing scale of the Altisaur within the dense, vibrant landscapes of Ixalan. Stella’s contribution was part of a larger visual effort to ground the set's high-fantasy elements in a Mesoamerican-inspired aesthetic. Upon release, the card was well-received by players looking to bolster defensive synergies in tribal decks, serving as a tactical staple for commanders who rely on maintaining board presence during combat.
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