Ascend with Sarkhan
Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant is a compact, aggressive planeswalker-in-creature form that rewards a Dragon-heavy construction and veteran timing. This Light Play Foil from Tarkir Dragonstorm presents Sarkhan as a 2/2 Legendary Creature Human Druid for {1}{R} whose enter-the-battlefield clause lets you behold a Dragon to create a Treasure token, giving immediate ramp and fuel for Dragon plays. The card then scales with your board: each time a Dragon enters the battlefield under your control, Sarkhan gains a +1/+1 counter and can become a Dragon with flying until end of turn, turning incremental value into sudden evasion.
The art and foil treatment suit a deck that wants efficient value and tempo. Sarkhan reads like a toolbox piece for Dragon tribal, sacrifice or Treasure synergies and aggressive red builds. As an experienced player, you will recognize it as a pivot card that both accelerates a midgame curve and doubles as a combat threat when timed with incoming Dragons; include it where you want repeatable counters, incidental Treasure, and an easy route to flying damage. Pick this Light Play Foil for deck use, playtesting, or as a display copy that reflects Tarkir era design.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{R}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature
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Subtypes – Human Druid
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – When Sarkhan enters the battlefield, you may behold a Dragon. If you do, create a Treasure token. (To behold a Dragon, choose a Dragon you control or reveal a Dragon card from your hand.) Whenever a Dragon you control enters the battlefield, put a +1/+1 counter on Sarkhan. Until end of turn, Sarkhan becomes a Dragon in addition to its other types and gains flying.
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Power / Toughness – 2/2
