Thunderhead Squadron
March of the Machine 81 • common
- Set
- March of the Machine
- Collector number
- 81
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- PINDURSKI
- Market price
- $0.08
What it does
Convoke (Your creatures can help cast this spell. Each creature you tap while casting this spell pays for 1 generic mana or one mana of that creature's color.)
Flying
Just as all seemed lost, the griffin riders of Zhalfir arrived with the force of a gathered storm.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Thunderhead Squadron was released in 2023 as part of the March of the Machine set for Magic: The Gathering. The card depicts a mechanical aerial unit from the plane of New Phyrexia, reflecting the set's central narrative in which the Phyrexians launch a multiversal invasion. Mechanically, it utilizes the 'convoke' keyword, a mechanic that allows players to tap their creatures to help cast spells, reinforcing the theme of a synchronized squadron working in tandem.
The artwork was created by illustrator Johannes Voss, who rendered the squadron with a clinical, metallic aesthetic consistent with the Phyrexian design language. The design focuses on the terrifying uniformity of the collective, emphasizing the shift of the plane toward a fully industrialized state. Within the broader game, the card is recognized for its utility in limited-format play, where its combination of flying and modular casting costs allows it to function as a versatile mid-game threat.
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