Firstborn Strike
Itzquinth, Firstborn of Gishath arrives with haste and a simple trigger that turns board presence into direct removal. Itzquinth, Firstborn of Gishath fits into aggressive midrange shells that already run large Dinosaurs because you can pay two mana at entry to have one of your Dinosaurs deal damage equal to its power to another creature. That interaction preserves tempo while answering a blocker or a key opposing threat.
Seen in the context of Lost Caverns of Ixalan, this card reads as a utility piece for creature combat and pressure. Itzquinth, Firstborn of Gishath is not only a 2 3 body that pushes damage the turn it lands but also a catalyst for favorable trades and combat math. Experienced players will slot it where a cheap removal avenue and a haste attacker combine to keep opponents off balance.
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