Watcher of the Roost
Khans of Tarkir 30 • uncommon
- Set
- Khans of Tarkir
- Collector number
- 30
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Jack Wang
- Market price
- $0.15
What it does
Flying
Morph—Reveal a white card in your hand. (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for 3 generic mana. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.)
When this creature is turned face up, you gain 2 life.
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
Watcher of the Roost was released in 2014 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set Khans of Tarkir. The card represents the Abzan Houses, one of the five warring clans on the plane of Tarkir, known for their resilience and desert-dwelling culture. It features the mechanics of the set, specifically the morph ability, which allowed players to cast the card face-down as a 2/2 creature to be flipped later for a mana cost, reflecting the theme of tactical deception and hidden warriors common to the set's narrative.
The illustration was created by artist Igor Kieryluk, who depicted the creature as an armored, bird-like avian humanoid consistent with the Abzan aesthetic of hardened shells and protective gear. The design was intended to balance the creature's utility in limited play environments with the visual identity of the clan. Upon its release, it was noted by players for its efficiency as a versatile defensive tool that helped define the tempo of games during the Khans of Tarkir draft and sealed formats.
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