Polukranos, Unchained

Description

Polukranos, Unchained is a legendary creature card from the 2020 Magic Online Promos set, identified by card number 79931. As a Mythic Rare Zombie Hydra, this card offers a distinct strategic profile for collectors and players who appreciate complex mechanical interactions. The creature enters the battlefield with six +1/+1 counters, establishing a formidable presence immediately. The card’s design revolves around resource management and resilience. Any damage that would be dealt to Polukranos while it has a +1/+1 counter is prevented, with that many counters removed instead. This defensive trait allows it to survive longer in combat scenarios. Additionally, the card includes a flexible ability that lets it fight another target creature for a mana cost of one black and one green, providing a way to remove threats or secure combat advantages. A key feature of Polukranos, Unchained is its escape mechanic. When the card is cast from the graveyard, it enters with twelve +1/+1 counters rather than six, significantly increasing its power and toughness. The escape cost requires four mana (one black and one green) and the exile of six other cards from the graveyard, emphasizing its role in long-game strategies that utilize graveyard resources. This mechanic makes the card particularly interesting for decks focused on recursion and attrition. Created by artist Chris Rahn, the card represents a high-rarity tier within the Magic Online Promos collection. Its hybrid black and green color identity allows for versatile integration into various deck archetypes that value creature resilience and graveyard interaction. Collectors often seek out this promo card to complete their Magic Online Promos series or to add a unique, high-impact creature to their digital collections. The combination of its Mythic Rare status, escape ability, and counter-based survivability makes Polukranos, Unchained a standout entry in the 2020 promotional releases.