Risona, Asari Commander

Description

Risona, Asari Commander enters the Magic: The Gathering catalog as card number 98067 from the 2022 Magic Online Promos set. This Legendary Creature — Human Samurai carries a mana cost of {1}{R}{W} and possesses a mana value of 3. The card is printed with a Rare rarity and features artwork by Ekaterina Burmak. The gameplay mechanics define Risona as a resilient combatant. The card grants Haste, allowing it to attack immediately upon entering the battlefield. Its primary defensive ability triggers whenever Risona deals combat damage to a player; if it lacks an indestructible counter, the effect places one on the creature. Conversely, whenever combat damage is dealt to the controller, an indestructible counter is removed from Risona. This creates a dynamic where the creature can survive lethal damage once, provided it has successfully dealt damage previously. For players interested in the specific design of this release, the card number 98067 identifies it within the broader Magic Online Promos checklist. The visual presentation is credited to artist Ekaterina Burmak, whose illustration complements the creature's type line. Collectors of promo cards often track these releases to document specific years or to acquire cards with unique distribution methods compared to standard expansion sets. The 2022 Magic Online Promos set remains a distinct chapter in the game's digital and physical crossover history. The availability of Risona, Asari Commander allows collectors to focus on the card's unique rules interaction and its place within the 2022 promotional landscape. Understanding the counter mechanic is essential for evaluating its performance in casual formats and Commander games.