Temur Battle Rage

Temur Battle Rage was originally released in the 2015 Magic: The Gathering expansion Fate Reforged, a set centered on the Tarkir block's theme of time travel and warring clans. The card was designed as a common-rarity instant that embodies the aggressive philosophy of the Temur Frontier, a clan defined by their ferocity and connection to the wilderness. Its inclusion in 'The List'—a curated selection of cards from throughout Magic's history that can appear in modern-day Set Boosters—serves to reintroduce iconic or mechanically representative cards to new players while maintaining their original flavor.

The artwork for the card, illustrated by Igor Kieryluk, captures the intense, primal energy of a warrior channeling the spirit of the frontier. Kieryluk’s design focuses on a dynamic, action-oriented aesthetic that complements the card’s mechanical purpose of granting both double strike and trample. Within the competitive community, the card became a staple in various formats, particularly in aggressive decks where its ability to suddenly swing the momentum of a game made it a respected, albeit simple, combat trick.