Warped Tusker strides onto the battlefield as a durable, late game beater. In Modern Horizons 3 this seven mana creature is a 6/8 with Reach, a sturdy anchor that can hold the ground while you assemble threats. Its standout ability creates a 0/1 colorless Eldrazi Spawn token whenever you cast or cycle Warped Tusker, and that token can be sacrificed to add one white mana. This token engine doubles as a ramp option and a resource sink for later spells, making Warped Tusker a reliable piece in various midrange builds. The foil treatment adds a noticeable shimmer that catches the eye as you plan your next move.
The cycling ability adds flexibility when the hand is thin or the board is under pressure. The flavor text tells of a humble boar foraging for truffles that fell asleep beneath the moon, a nod to how this card grows into something bigger once you start casting and cycling. For players building value oriented decks, Warped Tusker provides a steady flow of tokens and mana, helping smooth your curve and maintain pressure through the mid game.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {7}
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Card Type: Creature
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Subtypes: Eldrazi Boar Beast
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Reach. When you cast or cycle Warped Tusker, create a 0/1 colorless Eldrazi Spawn creature token with 'Sacrifice this creature: Add {W}.'
Cycling 2, Discard this card: Draw a card.
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Power / Toughness: 6/8
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Loyalty: N/A
