Thorn-Thrash Viashino
Shards of Alara 116 • common
- Set
- Shards of Alara
- Collector number
- 116
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jon Foster
- Market price
- $0.11
What it does
Devour 2 (As this creature enters, you may sacrifice any number of creatures. It enters with twice that many +1/+1 counters on it.)
green mana: This creature gains trample until end of turn.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Thorn-Thrash Viashino was released as part of the 2008 Magic: The Gathering expansion set, Shards of Alara. The set was designed to explore the concept of a fractured plane divided into five distinct worlds, with the Viashino race appearing prominently on the Jund shard, a landscape characterized by volcanic activity and a ruthless survival-of-the-fittest ecosystem. This particular card was crafted to showcase the mechanics of the Jund color identity, specifically utilizing the 'devour' ability to emphasize the aggressive, predatory nature of the faction.
The artwork was provided by fantasy illustrator Dave Allsop, who captured the creature's jagged, reptilian physiology and the harsh environment of Jund. The design aimed to convey both the physical threat of the Viashino and the chaotic energy of its home shard. Upon its debut, the card was received as a functional tool for limited play environments, valued for its ability to grow stronger by consuming other creatures, effectively reflecting the lore of a world where only the strongest survive.
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