Tornado Elemental

Description

The Tornado Elemental is a notable creature card found in the Commander 2014 set for Magic: The Gathering. Printed as card number 222 with the set code C14, this Rare card brings significant power to any green-based deck. With a mana cost of five generic and two green mana, the Elemental enters the battlefield with a formidable 6/6 power and toughness, making it a substantial presence on the board that demands immediate attention from opponents. The card’s primary strength lies in its entry trigger. When Tornado Elemental enters, it deals six damage to each creature with flying. This effect effectively clears the skies of opposing aerial threats, removing key blockers or attackers in a single instance. This capability is particularly valuable in the Commander format, where games can be longer and board states become cluttered with various threats. By eliminating flying creatures upon arrival, the Elemental helps stabilize the battlefield and protects your life total from aerial assaults. Beyond its entry ability, the Tornado Elemental possesses a static ability that alters how it deals damage during combat. You may have it assign its combat damage as though it were not blocked. This means that even if an opponent assigns blockers to stop the Elemental, it can still deal its full six damage to the defending player or planeswalker. This unblockable-like quality makes it a potent finisher in the late game, capable of closing out matches quickly when other defenses have been exhausted. Collectors who build decks around sweeping effects and aggressive elemental strategies often seek this card for its dual role in board control and direct damage. Its design and mechanics make it a functional and thematic addition to any Commander collection.