Terror of Mount Velus
Foundations 549 • rare
- Set
- Foundations
- Collector number
- 549
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Billy Christian
- Market price
- $1.05
What it does
Flying
Double strike (This creature deals both first-strike and regular combat damage.)
When this creature enters, creatures you control gain double strike until end of turn.
The forge of Purphoros burns in the heart of Mount Velus, attracting dragons with its blistering heat.
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
Terror of Mount Velus, numbered 549 in the Foundations set, represents a creature design rooted in the high-fantasy aesthetic traditional to the collection. It was conceived as a centerpiece for the set's thematic exploration of primal, terrain-based threats, intended to provide a challenging encounter for players. The artistic direction prioritized a sense of immense scale and volcanic instability, aiming to ground the creature within the geological narrative of its titular mountain.
The illustration was crafted to evoke a feeling of looming dread through careful use of lighting and perspective, emphasizing the scale of the entity against the backdrop of its environment. Upon its release, the card was noted by players for its technical execution and its role in establishing the visual identity of the Foundations series. It has since become a representative example of the series' commitment to blending atmospheric storytelling with functional game design.
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