Rule the Skies with Scourge of the Throne
Scourge of the Throne brings a fiery storm to any Commander battlefield, embodying the classic red dragon archetype with a twist. This 5/5 flying dragon excels at pressuring the player who dares to hold the throne with the most life. Its dethrone mechanic cleverly rewards aggressive play by growing stronger as it attacks the leading player, making it a natural fit in strategies that focus on maintaining offensive momentum and board dominance.
What truly sets Scourge of the Throne apart is its ability to grant an extra combat phase when attacking the player with the highest or tied life total. This not only punishes opponents who try to stay in the game by stalling but also pairs beautifully with cards that benefit from multiple combat phases or untapping creatures, like Hammer of Purphoros or Aggravated Assault. Whether you’re looking to close out the game quickly or keep the pressure relentless, this dragon’s tactical flexibility makes it a solid inclusion in any red-centric Commander deck.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {4}{R}{R}
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Card Type: Creature
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Subtypes: Dragon
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Flying
Dethrone (Whenever this creature attacks the player with the most life or tied for most life, put a +1/+1 counter on it.)
Whenever Scourge of the Throne attacks for the first time each turn, if it’s attacking the player with the most life or tied for most life, untap all attacking creatures. After this phase, there is an additional combat phase.
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Power / Toughness: 5/5
