Terror from the Thunder Peaks
Terror of the Peaks is a pragmatic choice for red decks that want repeatable reach and straightforward value. This 5/4 flying dragon punishes opponents who target it by imposing an additional three life cost on spells aimed at removing it. It frees up your turns to develop the board because each new creature you drop converts into direct damage, letting you finish games without overcommitting to combat.
In Outlaws of Thunder Junction lore this creature is less about spectacle and more about territorial calculation. Play it when you can keep feeding creatures into the battlefield or when token generators are active. The interactions are simple to read and hard to ignore; every entrant into your ranks becomes a missile you can direct at blockers or opposing planeswalkers. For constructed play think tempo and inevitability, and for limited it rewards steady board presence.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {3}{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
Spells your opponents cast that target Terror of the Peaks cost an additional 3 life to cast.
Whenever another creature enters the battlefield under your control, Terror of the Peaks deals damage equal to that creature's power to any target. -
Power / Toughness – 5/4
