Ornery Dilophosaur is a green creature card from the 2020 Magic: The Gathering Core Set, distinguished by its Deathtouch ability and conditional combat power.
Ornery Dilophosaur
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Core Set
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The Ornery Dilophosaur, designated as card number 194 in the 2020 Magic: The Gathering Core Set (M21), represents a classic green creature design from Wizards of the Coast. Illustrated by Jonathan Kuo, this Common rarity card introduces players to a dinosaur-themed combatant that rewards strategic board presence. The card’s mechanics center on its Deathtouch ability, which ensures that any damage dealt to opposing creatures is sufficient to destroy them, making it a persistent threat in early-game scenarios. Additionally, the card features a conditional trigger: when attacking with a larger creature already under your control, Ornery Dilophosaur gains a significant +2/+2 boost until the end of the turn. This synergy encourages collectors and players to build around larger dinosaur or heavy creature decks. For those tracking the evolution of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards, M21 serves as a foundational release that streamlined the Core Set format. Collectors often seek out specific card numbers like #194 to complete set collections or to appreciate the distinct artist contributions within the era. Understanding the mana cost and type line helps identify its role in various formats, while the artist credit adds value for those who follow Jonathan Kuo’s work in the TCG community.
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Featured Subject
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Ornery Dilophosaur
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Jonathan Kuo
Card Stock
English
{3}{G}
Creature — Dinosaur
2 / 2
G
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Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.) Whenever this creature attacks, if you control a creature with power 4 or greater, this creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn.