Itzquinth Roars In
Itzquinth, Firstborn of Gishath is a compact legend that keeps pressure on the board from turn one of relevance. The card gives you immediate threat via Haste and a triggered enter the battlefield choice that can convert a Dinosaur you control into targeted removal or trade insurance. In practice the card reads as a two mana tempo play with optional reach when you invest two additional mana to turn raw power into precision damage.
Use Itzquinth, Firstborn of Gishath in decks that already want aggressive Dinosaurs or that run creatures with scalable power. The post entry option pairs well with beasts that receive counters or buffs so you can repurpose their strength to clear a blocker or finish a weakened attacker. The printed text and 2 3 body make the card straightforward to sequence and very playable in both limited and casual constructed shells.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {R}{G}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature
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Subtypes – Dinosaur
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Haste. When Itzquinth, Firstborn of Gishath enters the battlefield, you may pay {2}. When you do, target Dinosaur you control deals damage equal to its power to another target creature.
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Power / Toughness – 2/3
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Set – The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
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Rarity – Uncommon
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Style – Borderless Near Mint Foil