Drownyard Lurker 7/7 Vigilant Eldrazi from Modern Horizons 3 Light Play Foil
The Drownyard Lurker arrives as a sizable threat with a clean 7/7 body and the hallmark Eldrazi endurance. Its vigilance lets it threaten and defend without tapping, making it a reliable anchor for mid to late game boards. When you cast or cycle this card, you generate a 0/1 colorless Eldrazi Spawn creature token that can sacrifice itself to add white mana, giving you a small ramp boost to reach your bigger plays sooner. The Light Play Foil finish helps the artwork pop at the table while staying practical in a busy metagame.
In practical terms the card rewards tempo and value plays. The cycling option adds a layer of card draw when you're looking for answers or threats, helping you smooth draws in tight matches. The flavor and design tie into the set via a nod to the wider Eldrazi hatchling lore, echoing Emrakul's influence on Innistrad and the ancient, fossilized memory that lingers in this cohort of cards.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {7}
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Card Type: Creature
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Subtypes: Eldrazi Trilobite
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Card Text: Vigilance. When you cast or cycle Drownyard Lurker, create a 0/1 colorless Eldrazi Spawn creature token with "Sacrifice this creature: Add {W}." Cycling {2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.
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Power / Toughness: 7/7
