Cloudthresher

Description

Cloudthresher is a six-mana Elemental creature card from Magic: The Gathering’s 2017 Commander Anthology set. As a green-only card, it enters the battlefield with flash and reach, allowing players to deploy this massive 7/7 threat unexpectedly or defend against aerial assaults. The card’s most distinctive feature is its powerful entry trigger: when Cloudthresher enters, it deals two damage to each creature with flying and to every player. This ability makes it a formidable board control tool, capable of wiping out smaller flying threats while applying pressure to opponents. The card also includes an evoke cost of two green mana, offering an alternative casting method. Players can choose to cast Cloudthresher for this reduced cost, sacrificing it immediately upon entry to trigger its board-clearing effect. This mechanic adds strategic depth, allowing for flexible playstyles where the card serves as a temporary but impactful presence. The artwork is by Christopher Moeller, whose style brings the elemental’s chaotic energy to life. For collectors and players alike, Cloudthresher represents a key piece of Commander Anthology’s design philosophy, focusing on powerful, iconic cards that define the Commander format. Its combination of raw power, flash, reach, and a unique evoke mechanic makes it a versatile addition to any deck. Whether used for its devastating entry effect or as a sacrificial trigger, Cloudthresher remains a standout card in Magic: The Gathering’s history.