Echoes of the Cavern Roar
Trumpeting Carnosaur is a straightforward threat that insists on an answer. The card name and its 7 6 body tell you what to expect on the battlefield: a big red creature with trample that pressures life totals and forces blocks. When Trumpeting Carnosaur enters the battlefield it lets you discover 5 which smooths out midrange plays and can refill your hand with tempo options. The foil near mint presentation from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan makes it a clean option for both play and display.
Its activated ability trades the creature for targeted removal by paying {2}{R} and discarding it to deal 3 damage to a creature or planeswalker. That makes Trumpeting Carnosaur useful in decks that value flexible threats and removal redundancy. Use it as a finisher when you need damage through blockers or as a removal backup when facing indestructible creatures or planeswalkers with a single loyalty counter left.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {4}{R}{R}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Dinosaur
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Trample. When Trumpeting Carnosaur enters the battlefield, discover 5. {2}{R}, Discard Trumpeting Carnosaur: It deals 3 damage to target creature or planeswalker.
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Power / Toughness – 7/6