Tyrant of Valakut
Oath of the Gatewatch Promos 119s • rare
- Set
- Oath of the Gatewatch Promos
- Collector number
- 119s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Tyler Jacobson
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Surge 3 generic mana red mana red mana (You may cast this spell for its surge cost if you or a teammate has cast another spell this turn.)
Flying
When this creature enters, if its surge cost was paid, it deals 3 damage to any target.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Tyrant of Valakut was released as a promotional card for the Oath of the Gatewatch expansion in early 2016. It was distributed through the Wizards of the Coast Friday Night Magic program, serving as a participation incentive for players attending local game store events. The card features a unique alternate art illustration by Daarken, who emphasized the creature’s fiery, draconic nature within the volcanic landscape of Zendikar.
As a Dragon creature with the Surge mechanic, the Tyrant of Valakut was designed to reward players for casting multiple spells in a single turn, reflecting the set’s focus on cooperative teamwork against the Eldrazi. The promotional version is highly sought after by collectors for its distinct foil treatment and the dynamic, immersive art style that deviates from the standard set version. It remains a representative piece of the mid-2010s era of Magic: The Gathering promotional distribution.
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