Terror of Mount Velus
Foundations Commander 179 • rare
- Set
- Foundations Commander
- Collector number
- 179
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Billy Christian
- Market price
- $0.51
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 was released as part of the Magic: The Gathering Foundations Commander set. This set was designed to be an accessible entry point for new players while providing evergreen staples for long-time enthusiasts, grounding the game's mechanics in its core fantasy identity. The creature represents a high-impact red dragon, a classic archetype that emphasizes aggression and board presence, reflecting the set's goal of showcasing the fundamental power dynamics of the Magic multiverse.
The illustration for the card captures the formidable scale of the beast, adhering to the cinematic fantasy aesthetic that defines contemporary Magic art. By depicting the dragon in an active, intimidating posture, the artist emphasizes its role as a game-ending threat. Upon its release, the card was received as a strong inclusion for red-aligned decks, praised for its ability to grant double strike to other creatures and provide immediate, meaningful momentum in a Commander game.
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