Purging Stormbrood — Skyborne Purifier
Purging Stormbrood from Tarkir Dragonstorm is a compact removal and tempo tool wrapped in a flying dragon. The card plays as a four drop with a black splash and reads like a toolbox; it has Flying and a Ward Pay 2 life clause that forces opponents to pay or lose resources. Its Instant, Omen mode Absorb Essence {1}{W} gives a creature +2/+2 with lifelink and hexproof until end of turn which makes surprise blocks and combat tricks reliable, and the creature’s enter trigger strips counters from a target, offering a clean answer to proliferate strategies and value engines.
This near mint Showcase print combines functional design with a Tarkir palette that fits control and midrange shells. Use Purging Stormbrood where you need occasional removal and a late stage lifegain swing; it folds neatly into decks that value tempo, counter interaction, and targeted prevention. Add it to your collection or list it for playtesting and see how it alters endgame math in both limited and constructed matches.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {4}{B}
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Card Type – Creature, Instant, Omen
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Subtypes – Dragon
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Absorb Essence {1}{W} Instant, Omen Target creature gets +2/+2 and gains lifelink and hexproof until end of turn. Flying Ward Pay 2 life. When this creature enters, remove all counters from up to one target creature.
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Power / Toughness – 4/4
