Zariel Ignites the Battlefield
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus, commands the flames of the Blood War with a ruthless fervor that any seasoned Planeswalker will appreciate. Her presence on the battlefield accelerates your entire offensive, granting creatures a swift and brutal edge with her +1 ability that pumps power and grants haste. Not only does she fuel an immediate surge, but her 0 ability conjures a relentless 1/1 red Devil token, perfectly suited to chip away at your opponent’s defenses or trigger sacrifice synergies. This token’s death-trigger damage introduces tactical nuance, making her a versatile asset beyond mere aggression.
Her ultimate, a -6 emblem, fundamentally reshapes combat dynamics by allowing an additional combat phase after untapping a target creature each turn. This ability synergizes exceptionally well with creatures that have enter-the-battlefield effects or those benefiting from multiple attacks, such as Anax, Hardened in the Forge or Fervent Champion. Playing Zariel requires a blend of timing and board awareness but rewards you with battlefield dominance that few can rival. A mythic foil masterpiece from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms, this card is essential for any red-centric Planeswalker deck seeking relentless tempo and punishing presence.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {2}{R}{R}
- Card Type: Legendary Planeswalker
- Subtypes: Zariel
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed):
- +1: Creatures you control get +1/+0 and gain haste until end of turn.
- 0: Create a 1/1 red Devil creature token with "When this creature dies, it deals 1 damage to any target."
- -6: You get an emblem with "At the end of the first combat phase on your turn, untap target creature you control. After this phase, there is an additional combat phase."
- Loyalty: 4