Trapjaw Tyrant

Trapjaw Tyrant is a rare card from the Rivals of Ixalan expansion for Magic: The Gathering, released in early 2018. As part of the set's promotional series, this card was distributed as a participation reward or prize for events hosted at local game stores. The set centers on the plane of Ixalan, a world defined by its lush, perilous jungles and a power struggle between four distinct factions, including the Empire of the Sun, which utilizes the dinosaurs represented by this card.

The artwork was created by illustration veteran Greg Staples, who captured the imposing nature of the creature through a dynamic, cinematic perspective. Designed as a high-cost threat, the card features the enrage keyword, a mechanic specific to the dinosaur creatures of Ixalan that triggers powerful effects whenever the creature takes damage. Upon its release, it became a notable piece for players interested in tribal synergies, serving as both a thematic centerpiece for the set's narrative and a functional tool for competitive play.