Vent Sentinel
Rise of the Eldrazi 171 • common
- Set
- Rise of the Eldrazi
- Collector number
- 171
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Chris Rahn
- Market price
- $0.08
What it does
Defender
1 generic mana red mana, tap: This creature deals damage to target player or planeswalker equal to the number of creatures you control with defender.
"Zendikar fortifies itself against the Great Threat, making sentries of sky, sea, and stone."— *The War Diaries*
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Vent Sentinel was released in 2010 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set Rise of the Eldrazi. This set served as the climactic conclusion to the three-part Zendikar block, centering on the awakening of the titular cosmic entities known as the Eldrazi. Within the game's mechanics, the card was designed to support the 'defender' archetype, providing a sturdy blocker that could also transition into an offensive role by dealing damage based on its toughness.
The card’s artwork was provided by illustrator Mike Bierek, who depicted the creature as a jagged, otherworldly structure embedded in the harsh, windswept landscape of the plane of Zendikar. The design was well-received by players looking for budget-friendly ways to build defensive decks, as its ability to bypass the traditional combat step allowed it to punch above its weight in niche strategies. It remains a recognizable staple of the set's unique focus on environmental hazards and large, non-creature-like entities.
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