Rumble-Ready Hulking Raptor
Hulking Raptor is the kind of green creature that reshapes an early board state. With a casting cost of {2}{G}{G} the raptor comes down as a 5 3 body and immediately changes how opponents assign blockers. The printed Ward cost makes opponents pay to target it which protects it from cheap removal and utility spells that would otherwise shut down its offensive pressure.
Play Hulking Raptor when you want predictable ramp into threats. The card triggers at the beginning of your precombat main phase to add {G}{G} which turns each turn into a fuel point for bigger plays while it remains in play. In Lost Caverns of Ixalan lore this raptor is bred for the hunting grounds near bioluminescent pools it uses to ambush prey and to power the jungle circuits of tribal decks that prize tempo and raw power.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{G}{G}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Dinosaur
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Ward {2} At the beginning of your precombat main phase, add {G}{G}.
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Power / Toughness – 5/3