Vulturous Aven
Dragons of Tarkir 126 • common
- Set
- Dragons of Tarkir
- Collector number
- 126
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $0.11
What it does
Flying
Exploit (When this creature enters, you may sacrifice a creature.)
When this creature exploits a creature, you draw two cards and you lose 2 life.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Vulturous Aven was released in 2015 as part of the Dragons of Tarkir set, the conclusion to the Khans of Tarkir block for Magic: The Gathering. The set focused on an alternate timeline where the dragonlords rose to power, and the card's design reflects the brutal, predatory nature of the Abzan Houses under the influence of the dragon Dromoka. It serves as a mechanical representation of the set's 'exploit' ability, emphasizing the sacrifice and survival themes prevalent in the game's black-aligned factions during that era.
The card's illustration was crafted by artist Nils Hamm, whose work is characterized by an ethereal and often gritty aesthetic. Hamm sought to capture the avian, scavenged essence of the creature, utilizing a muted, atmospheric palette that highlights the transition from traditional Tarkir life to the draconic regime. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional, mid-tier tool for limited play formats, noted more for its strategic utility in synergy-based decks than for its individual prominence in the wider competitive landscape.
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