Temur Sabertooth

Temur Sabertooth was originally printed in the Fate Reforged set in 2015, a part of the Khans of Tarkir block. This expansion explored a timeline where the dragon-slaying clans of Tarkir were still thriving, and the Temur Frontier was characterized by its reliance on the wild, harsh environment and the predatory beasts that inhabited it. The card was designed as a rare green creature, embodying the clan's focus on endurance and survival by allowing players to return their own creatures to their hands to protect them from spells or to reuse powerful enter-the-battlefield effects.

The artwork was illustrated by Aleksi Briclot, a veteran Magic: The Gathering artist known for his dynamic and atmospheric style. Briclot depicted the Sabertooth as an imposing, frost-covered feline, perfectly capturing the aesthetic of the Temur clan's rugged mountain home. When this version appeared on The List—a curated selection of reprints included in Set Boosters—it served to introduce newer players to older, utility-focused mechanics while retaining the iconic imagery that made the original printing a staple in Commander and Cube formats.