Description
Yearling Charges In
Belligerent Yearling is a compact red threat that rewards an aggressive board plan. For {1}{R} you get a 3/2 Dinosaur with trample that applies immediate pressure and forces blocks to be calculated carefully. The real value appears when you swarm the battlefield with larger Dinosaurs. Whenever another Dinosaur enters the battlefield under your control you may set Belligerent Yearling's base power to match that creature's power until end of turn which can turn a modest attacker into a decisive damage source.
In Lost Caverns of Ixalan decks the Yearling serves as a tempo piece and a reactive power amplifier. It pairs well with creatures that have variable power or enter the battlefield with a pump effect. From a gameplay perspective its trigger is optional which keeps it safe in situations where you do not want to overcommit. Practical, flexible and easy to cast, Belligerent Yearling fits into aggressive strategies and tribal shells that value consistent pressure.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost – {1}{R}
- Card Type – Creature
- Subtypes – Dinosaur
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Trample Whenever another Dinosaur enters the battlefield under your control, you may have Belligerent Yearling's base power become equal to that creature's power until end of turn.
- Power / Toughness – 3/2