Alex Wilder, Runaway

Description

Printed with an Uncommon foil finish, this Legendary Creature—Human Hero Villain is designed for players seeking strategic depth through graveyard manipulation. The card’s mana cost of {1}{R} makes it accessible early in the game, while its 1/3 power and toughness provide a resilient presence on the battlefield. Alex Wilder, Runaway offers a distinctive mechanic that rewards players for casting creatures from outside the hand. Whenever this card or another creature you control enters the battlefield, if it was cast from anywhere other than your hand, it receives +2/+0 and gains haste until end of turn. This ability synergizes exceptionally well with strategies that exile cards or cast spells from alternative zones, turning discarded or buried threats into immediate board impacts. The Escape mechanic further enhances the card's utility. By paying {2}{R} and exiling three other cards from your graveyard, you can cast Alex Wilder, Runaway from your graveyard. This provides a second chance to utilize the card’s powerful enter-the-battlefield triggers even if it is removed or countered initially. The combination of haste and a temporary power boost allows for aggressive plays that can surprise opponents and shift the momentum of the game. Collectors and players alike appreciate the foil treatment for its visual appeal and the strategic flexibility it offers in Commander games.