Tesak, Judith's Hellhound — Emberbound Pack Leader

Tesak, Judith's Hellhound is a compact red commander that rewards aggressive board states and token swarms. The card name signals both a commander and tribal anchor for Dogs and creatures that like counters. Its printed abilities let it push damage immediately while turning +1/+1 counters into rushed attackers. Play it when you want to convert static resources into explosive turns.

In play Tesak functions as a tempo engine. Unleash provides a choice between a larger body and the ability to block. Granting unleash to other Dogs amplifies early pressure. The clause that gives creatures with counters haste pairs well with proliferate effects and equipment. The triggered mana ability fuels follow up spells during combat. Use Tesak in midrange lists that lean into counters, sacrifice synergies or go wide with creature tokens.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {3}{R}
• Card Type – Legendary Creature
• Subtypes – Elemental Dog
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Unleash (You may have this creature enter the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. It can not block as long as it has a +1/+1 counter on it.) Other Dogs you control have unleash. Creatures you control with counters on them have haste. Whenever Tesak, Judith's Hellhound attacks, add {R} for each attacking creature.
• Power / Toughness – 3/3