Tendril of the Mycotyrant (The Lost Caverns of Ixalan) Near Mint Foil

Fungal Growth Specialist

Tendril of the Mycotyrant is a practical pick for green decks that want incremental board development and surprising land utility. As a 2/2 Fungus Wizard for {1}{G}, it fills an early board role while reserving a late game option. You can leave it as a blocker or use its activated ability to transform a noncreature land into a 0/0 Fungus creature with haste and seven additional +1/+1 counters. That conversion can turn a basic mana source into an unexpected attacker or a sizable threat that still pays rent as a land.

In the Lost Caverns of Ixalan context the card reads like a tool for tempo and resilience. Play it early to preserve tempo and save up for the activation when you need an eighth power on the battlefield or a surprise haste attacker. The printed ability rewards careful sequencing and board awareness. Tendril of the Mycotyrant fits nicely in creature synergy builds that value counters and unconventional threats.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {1}{G}
• Card Type – Creature
• Subtypes – Fungus Wizard
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – {5}{B}{B}: Put seven +1/+1 counters on target noncreature land you control. It becomes a 0/0 Fungus creature with haste. It's still a land.
• Power / Toughness – 2/2