Torch Slinger
Zendikar 151 • common
- Set
- Zendikar
- Collector number
- 151
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Andrew Robinson
- Market price
- $0.06
What it does
Kicker 1 generic mana red mana (You may pay an additional 1 generic mana red mana as you cast this spell.)
When this creature enters, if it was kicked, it deals 2 damage to target creature.
Once thrown, twice burned.
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
Torch Slinger was released in 2009 as part of the Zendikar expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set was designed around the mechanical themes of lands and exploration, aiming to capture an adventure-focused atmosphere. Within this context, the card was created as a goblin creature designed for limited play formats, offering players a way to deal direct damage to creatures upon entering the battlefield.
The card was illustrated by Dave Kendall, whose work often leans into moody, high-contrast character design. His depiction of the Torch Slinger emphasizes the scrappy, volatile nature of goblins in the Zendikar plane, showcasing the character mid-action with a primitive weapon. Upon its release, the card was recognized for its utility in draft environments, providing essential removal options for red-aligned decks.
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