Tradewind Rider
Tempest 98 • rare
- Set
- Tempest
- Collector number
- 98
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- John Matson
- Market price
- $4.29
What it does
Flying
tap, Tap two untapped creatures you control: Return target permanent to its owner's hand.
It is said that the wind will blow the world past if you wait long enough.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Tradewind Rider was introduced in 1997 as part of the Tempest expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set is widely recognized for its high-fantasy aesthetic and introduced iconic mechanics such as the buyback ability, which allowed players to return spells to their hands after casting. The card was designed to be a versatile utility creature, reflecting the high-seas, swashbuckling theme of the Rath cycle within the game's broader narrative.
The artwork for the card was created by artist Christopher Rush, a legendary figure in the game's early history known for his distinctive and moody illustrative style. Rush intended for the Rider to capture the nimble, volatile nature of aerial combat on the plane of Rath. Upon its release, the card became a staple in competitive play, particularly due to its ability to manipulate the battlefield by returning permanents to hand, a design choice that remains a classic example of tempo-based control in the game.
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