# 2017 Magic: The Gathering Magic Online Promos #59657

> The Tyrant of Valakut is a rare foil promo card from the 2017 Magic Online Promos set, featuring the creature's surge mechanic and artwork by Steven Belledin.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2017
- **Brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set**: Magic Online Promos
- **Card Number**: 59657
- **Featured**: Tyrant of Valakut
- **Game**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Rarity**: Rare
- **Mana cost**: {5}{R}{R}
- **Type**: Creature — Dragon
- **Power / Toughness**: 5 / 4
- **Color**: R
- **Language**: English
- **Material**: Card Stock
- **Finish**: Foil

## Description

The Tyrant of Valakut foil promo card, identified as card number 59657 in the Magic Online Promos set, was released in 2017 as part of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The card utilizes the surge mechanic, allowing players to cast the spell for a reduced cost of {3}{R}{R} if another spell was cast earlier in the turn. This design encourages aggressive playstyles and team-based strategies within the game's format. When the surge cost is paid, the Tyrant of Valakut deals 3 damage to any target upon entering the battlefield, adding immediate impact to the game state. The card has the Flying ability. This product is a 2017 Magic Online Promos foil card of Tyrant of Valakut. The foil finish adds a distinctive visual quality that distinguishes this card from standard printings. As a promo item from 2017, it represents a specific era of the game's digital promotion strategy, bridging the gap between online play and physical collecting. The card is a Rare creature from the Magic Online Promos set.

## FAQ

### What is the surge mechanic on Tyrant of Valakut?

Surge allows you to cast the spell for its reduced surge cost of {3}{R}{R} if you or a teammate has cast another spell that turn. If the surge cost is paid, the card deals 3 damage to any target when it enters the battlefield.

### Who illustrated the Tyrant of Valakut promo card?

The artwork for this card was created by Steven Belledin. His illustration appears on the foil version of this 2017 Magic Online Promo card.

### What set and year is this card from?

This card belongs to the Magic Online Promos set, released in 2017. It is card number 59657 in the set's checklist and features a rare foil treatment.

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