Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander 142 • rare
- Set
- Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander
- Collector number
- 142
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 6 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Chris Rallis
- Market price
- $0.30
What it does
Flying, double strike, vigilance, trample, indestructible
The sky takes flight and the earth trembles.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn was originally introduced in the 2018 set Rivals of Ixalan as an embodiment of the plane's sun-worshipping culture and the aesthetic of avian dinosaurs. This particular version, appearing as card number 142 in the Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander collection, repurposes the original creature design within a frame and thematic grouping focused on the draconic history of the Tarkir plane. The card reflects the broader design philosophy of creating high-mana, high-impact creatures that serve as powerful centerpieces in the Commander format.
The artwork for the card was created by Chris Rallis, who focused on capturing the creature's immense scale and its distinct divine, angelic qualities. Rallis utilized lighting and perspective to emphasize the character's avian features and armor-like feathers, aligning with the creature's keyword-heavy ability set that grants it resilience on the battlefield. Upon its release, players noted the card for its durability and complexity, often citing its ability to withstand removal as a signature element of its playstyle.
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