# 2010 Magic: The Gathering Alara Reborn Promos #A4

> The 2010 Alara Reborn Promos Retaliator Griffin (Card A4) is a rare foil creature card featuring a unique damage-to-counter mechanic in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2010
- **Brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set**: Alara Reborn Promos
- **Card Number**: A4
- **Featured**: Retaliator Griffin
- **Game**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Rarity**: Rare
- **Mana cost**: {1}{R}{G}{W}
- **Type**: Creature — Griffin
- **Power / Toughness**: 2 / 2
- **Color**: G, R, W
- **Language**: English
- **Material**: Card Stock
- **Finish**: Foil

## Description

The Retaliator Griffin (Card A4) is a rare foil creature card from the 2010 Alara Reborn Promos set in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Created by Jesper Ejsing, this three-colored card requires a mana cost of {1}{R}{G}{W} and enters the battlefield as a 2/2 Griffin with the flying ability. Its distinct gameplay value lies in its triggered ability: whenever a source an opponent controls deals damage to you, you may put that many +1/+1 counters on this creature. This mechanic allows the card to grow significantly in power and toughness as the game progresses, making it a dynamic presence on the battlefield. The Retaliator Griffin is a foil promo card from the 2010 Alara Reborn Promos set. As a promotional item from the Alara Reborn era, it holds a specific place in the collector's market for those interested in the Alara Reborn Promos subset. The card's multi-colored identity and specific card number A4 make it a recognizable item for enthusiasts tracking the release history of the game during this period. This card features the artist Jesper Ejsing and carries the card number A4. The card has a mana cost of {1}{R}{G}{W} and is a Creature — Griffin with power and toughness 2/2.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Retaliator Griffin?

The Retaliator Griffin has a mana cost of {1}{R}{G}{W}, requiring one generic mana, one red mana, one green mana, and one white mana to cast.

### What are the power and toughness of Retaliator Griffin?

Retaliator Griffin enters the battlefield with 2 power and 2 toughness. Its power and toughness can increase if its triggered ability is activated.

### Is Retaliator Griffin a promotional card?

Yes, Retaliator Griffin is a promotional card from the 2010 Alara Reborn Promos set, designated with the card number A4.

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