Scourge of the Throne — Dragonstorm Heavy Hitter
Scourge of the Throne is a compact, efficient finisher that reads like an invitation to seize initiative. The card name appears on a five power flying dragon that wants to close games: casting Scourge of the Throne for {4}{R}{R} grants a 5/5 flyer with Dethrone that grows when it attacks the leader. In practice this creature forces opponents to answer both a threat in the sky and the looming possibility of an extra combat phase.
When Scourge of the Throne attacks the player with the most life or tied for most life it not only often gains a +1/+1 counter but can untap your attacking creatures and trigger an additional combat phase for the turn. That sequencing makes it a natural fit in aggressive red builds and in decks that capitalize on repeated combat triggers. Condition near mint and English printing from Commander Tarkir Dragonstorm make this card ready for tournament play or as a commander-level payoff in multiplayer games.
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 this creature 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
