Tyrant of Valakut
Oath of the Gatewatch 119 • rare
- Set
- Oath of the Gatewatch
- Collector number
- 119
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Tyler Jacobson
- Market price
- $0.15
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 in early 2016 as part of the Oath of the Gatewatch expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed to support the set's focus on the Zendikar plane, specifically emphasizing the elemental themes and the massive, destructive entities associated with the volcanic region of Valakut. It was created to provide a high-impact, late-game threat for limited play formats, utilizing the 'Surge' mechanic to reward players for casting multiple spells in a single turn.
The artwork was provided by Slawomir Maniak, who rendered the creature as a towering, magma-infused elemental. Maniak focused on conveying the sheer scale and destructive energy of the Valakut fire-giant lineage. Upon release, the card was viewed as a solid, functional rare that effectively captured the flavor of the set's chaotic environment, remaining a recognizable staple for fans of red-aligned elemental decks.
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