Volatile Arsonist // Dire-Strain Anarchist
Innistrad: Crimson Vow Promos 181s • mythic
- Set
- Innistrad: Crimson Vow Promos
- Collector number
- 181s
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Gabor Szikszai
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Menace, haste
Whenever this creature attacks, it deals 1 damage to each of up to one target creature, up to one target player, and/or up to one target planeswalker.
Daybound (If a player casts no spells during their own turn, it becomes night next turn.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Volatile Arsonist // Dire-Strain Anarchist was introduced in the 2021 Magic: The Gathering expansion, Innistrad: Crimson Vow. As a double-faced card, it reflects the set's central theme of Gothic horror and the transformative nature of its characters, specifically depicting a human arsonist who undergoes a monstrous change into a werewolf. The card was designed to function within the aggressive red-mana playstyle, focusing on direct damage and board pressure, consistent with the set's emphasis on creature-heavy strategies.
The promotional variant, identified by the collector number 181s, features the unique 'extended art' treatment common to special set releases. This design aesthetic is intended to provide a more immersive visual experience by allowing the card's artwork to stretch to the lateral edges of the frame, minimizing the text box border. These promotional versions are typically distributed through local game stores as rewards for participation in specific set events, serving as highly sought-after iterations for collectors who prioritize visual flair and exclusivity within their card sets.
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