The 2009 Magic: The Gathering Igneous Pouncer foil card (ARB/40) from the Alara Reborn expansion. This elemental creature features haste and versatile cycling abilities.
Igneous Pouncer
2009 • Magic: The Gathering • Alara Reborn
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Released in 2009 as part of the Alara Reborn expansion, the Igneous Pouncer foil card (ARB/40) remains a recognizable piece of Magic: The Gathering history. As a six-mana Creature — Elemental, this card offers immediate impact through its Haste ability, allowing it to attack or use its activated abilities the turn it enters the battlefield. The Igneous Pouncer is particularly valued for its utility in gameplay, offering Swampcycling and Mountaincycling options that allow players to search their library for basic lands. This flexibility has kept the card relevant among players who appreciate efficient mana acceleration. For Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts, adding this foil version to a collection provides a tangible connection to the game's rich lore and strategic depth. Whether you are completing the Alara Reborn set or building a themed deck, this card represents a key element of the 2009 era's design philosophy. Collectors often seek out the foil treatment for its shimmering finish and durability compared to non-foil prints. The card number ARB/40 helps identify its specific place within the expansion, aiding in organization for serious set builders.
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Igneous Pouncer
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Chippy
Card Stock
English
Foil
{4}{B}{R}
Creature — Elemental
5 / 1
B, R
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Haste Swampcycling {2}, mountaincycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Search your library for a Swamp or Mountain card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.)