Zara, Renegade Recruiter
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander 297 • rare
- Set
- The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander
- Collector number
- 297
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red · Blue
- Artist
- Chris Rallis
- Market price
- $0.24
What it does
Flying
Whenever Zara attacks, look at defending player's hand. You may put a creature card from it onto the battlefield under your control tapped and attacking that player or a planeswalker they control. Return that creature to its owner's hand at the beginning of the next end step.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Zara, Renegade Recruiter was released in 2023 as part of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander set, a collection of supplemental decks designed for the Magic: The Gathering multiplayer format. The character is depicted as a pirate leader exploring the subterranean world of Ixalan, fitting into the set's overarching theme of prehistoric adventure, ancient civilizations, and nautical themes. She was designed to mechanically reflect a 'renegade' archetype, focusing on temporary control of opponent creatures and combat aggression.
The card's artwork was commissioned from Chris Rallis, a veteran fantasy illustrator known for his dynamic character portraits. Rallis focused on capturing Zara’s authoritative yet adventurous spirit, utilizing lighting and pose to emphasize her role as a recruiter on the high seas. Upon release, the card was received as a flavorful addition to Red-Blue pirate-themed decks, appreciated by players for its ability to inject variance and high-stakes interaction into Commander gameplay.
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