The 2016 Magic: The Gathering Kaladesh expansion featuring the foil Voltaic Brawler. Card #189 offers unique energy counter mechanics for strategic gameplay.
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Kaladesh
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Voltaic Brawler is a two-mana creature that delivers immediate value upon entering the battlefield by generating energy counters. This resource generation is central to its design, allowing players to fuel powerful abilities later in the game. As a Human Warrior, this card balances offensive capability with resource management. When attacking, the creature offers the option to pay energy counters to temporarily boost its power and grant the trample ability. This flexibility makes it a versatile choice for decks looking to break through defenses efficiently. The foil finish adds a distinct visual appeal, catching the light in a way that highlights the card's status as an uncommon rarity within the set. Collectors often seek out specific cards from the Kaladesh set due to the expansion's unique theme and the innovative rules it introduced to the game. The inclusion of energy counters created new strategic layers for players, and cards like Voltaic Brawler were designed to leverage this mechanic effectively. For those building a comprehensive collection of the Kaladesh set, this foil version provides a tangible connection to that era of the game's history. Whether you are looking to complete a set, add to your collection of uncommon foils, or simply appreciate the artistry of Raymond Swanland, this card represents a significant part of the Kaladesh story. The combination of its strategic utility and foil treatment makes it a noteworthy addition for any serious collector of trading card games.
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Featured
Voltaic Brawler
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Raymond Swanland
Card Stock
English
Foil
{R}{G}
Creature — Human Warrior
3 / 2
G, R
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When this creature enters, you get {E}{E} (two energy counters). Whenever this creature attacks, you may pay {E}. If you do, it gets +1/+1 and gains trample until end of turn.
FAQ
Voltaic Brawler has a mana cost of {R}{G}, requiring one red and one green mana to cast. It has a mana value of two.
When Voltaic Brawler enters the battlefield, you receive two energy counters. You can then pay one energy counter when it attacks to give it +1/+1 and trample until end of turn.
The artwork for the Kaladesh release of Voltaic Brawler was created by Raymond Swanland.
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