Volatile Arsonist // Dire-Strain Anarchist
Innistrad: Crimson Vow 181 • mythic
- Set
- Innistrad: Crimson Vow
- Collector number
- 181
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Gabor Szikszai
- Market price
- $0.85
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 set, Innistrad: Crimson Vow. The card utilizes the double-faced mechanic iconic to the plane of Innistrad, reflecting the set's gothic horror theme and the constant struggle between human survivors and the supernatural creatures haunting the region. It was designed to support aggressive red-based strategies by rewarding players for attacking with multiple creatures, providing a high-impact threat that rewards momentum in gameplay.
The illustration for the card was provided by artist Johannes Voss, who has been a prominent contributor to the game for many years. Voss focused on a dynamic, visceral depiction of transformation, capturing the chaotic energy of the werewolf's shift. The art style maintains the moody, dark fantasy aesthetic expected of the Innistrad plane while ensuring the card remains readable for players during active matches. Upon its release, the card was recognized by the community for its efficient design and its utility in both limited and constructed formats.
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