Thunder-Thrash Elder
Shards of Alara 117 • uncommon
- Set
- Shards of Alara
- Collector number
- 117
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Brandon Kitkouski
- Market price
- $0.10
What it does
Devour 3 (As this creature enters, you may sacrifice any number of creatures. It enters with three times that many +1/+1 counters on it.)
Viashino thrashes are led by elders who have survived countless challenges.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Thunder-Thrash Elder was released in 2008 as part of the Shards of Alara set for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed to embody the mechanics of the Jund shard, a savage, volcanic environment defined by the keyword ability 'devour.' This mechanic allowed players to sacrifice other creatures upon casting the spell, reflecting the harsh, predatory ecosystem of the Alara block's red, black, and green-aligned world.
The card features artwork by Kev Walker, a prominent illustrator known for his dynamic and gritty depictions of high-fantasy creatures. Walker’s design for the Elder emphasizes the visceral nature of the Jund faction, portraying a towering, monstrous entity that embodies the set's themes of survival and sacrifice. Upon its release, it was noted primarily as a functional, aggressive option for limited play formats, fitting neatly into the aggressive Jund-themed decks that defined the era.
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