The Cubwarden, card number 279 from the 2020 Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths expansion. This rare Cat creature features the mutate mechanic and lifelink, designed by Denis Medri for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts.
Cubwarden
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths
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The Cubwarden is a distinct entry in the Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths expansion, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2020. Identified as card number 279 in the IKO set code, this White rare creature introduces the Cat subtype to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by artist Denis Medri, the card captures the wild essence of the set's focus on mutated monsters and untamed beasts. Mechanically, the Cubwarden centers around the mutate mechanic, allowing players to cast it for its mutate cost of {2}{W}{W}. This option enables the card to be placed over or under a target non-Human creature you control, combining abilities and creating a larger, more versatile threat. Beyond its fusion potential, the creature possesses lifelink, ensuring that damage dealt translates to life gain, which supports aggressive white strategies. A key feature of the Cubwarden is its triggered ability: whenever it mutates, it creates two 1/1 white Cat creature tokens with lifelink. This effect provides immediate board presence and resilience, making it a valuable asset for collectors and players interested in token generation and tribal themes. The card’s mana value of 4 and power/toughness of 3/5 offer a balanced footprint for its cost. For collectors, acquiring the Cubwarden from Ikoria offers a piece of Magic history that highlights the innovative mechanics introduced in the 2020 era. Whether building a themed collection around the Cat tribe or focusing on cards that utilize the mutate mechanic, this card stands out for its unique interaction and thematic relevance.
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Cubwarden
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Denis Medri
Card Stock
English
{3}{W}
Creature — Cat
3 / 5
W
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Mutate {2}{W}{W} (If you cast this spell for its mutate cost, put it over or under target non-Human creature you own. They mutate into the creature on top plus all abilities from under it.) Lifelink Whenever this creature mutates, create two 1/1 white Cat creature tokens with lifelink.
