Tyrant of Valakut
Oath of the Gatewatch Promos 119 • rare
- Set
- Oath of the Gatewatch Promos
- Collector number
- 119
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Steven Belledin
- 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
Tyrant of Valakut was released as part of the Oath of the Gatewatch set in early 2016, specifically appearing as a promotional card for the set's prerelease events. The card draws upon the lore of the plane of Zendikar, depicting a powerful dragon native to the volcanic region of Valakut. Mechanically, the card was designed to capitalize on the 'surge' mechanic introduced in the block, which rewards players for casting multiple spells in a single turn, reflecting the chaotic and aggressive energy of the setting.
The artwork for this particular version was created by Chase Stone, an illustrator known for his contributions to the Magic: The Gathering franchise. Stone utilized a dynamic, high-contrast style to emphasize the dragon's fiery nature and imposing scale, aiming to evoke a sense of awe suitable for a legendary beast. The card was well-received by players for its ability to function as a formidable finisher in limited formats, cementing its place as a memorable highlight of the Oath of the Gatewatch expansion.
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