Questing Beast

Description

Designed by Dan Hipp, this card brings a distinct mechanical presence to Magic: The Gathering gameplay. As a four-mana four-four beast, it arrives with haste, vigilance, and deathtouch, allowing it to strike immediately upon entering the battlefield while protecting itself from counterattacks. The Questing Beast’s design offers specialized defensive capabilities that challenge standard blocking strategies. It cannot be blocked by creatures with a power of two or less, forcing opponents to commit higher-value threats to remove it. This makes it a resilient centerpiece for aggressive or midrange decks that rely on consistent damage output. Furthermore, the card prevents all combat damage dealt by creatures you control from being prevented, ensuring that every hit connects with the opponent or their planeswalkers. A defining feature of this mythic rare is its planeswalker-hunting ability. Whenever Questing Beast deals combat damage to an opponent, it immediately deals an equal amount of damage to a planeswalker that player controls. This secondary damage trigger creates significant pressure on planeswalker-heavy decks, turning a single combat phase into a multi-target assault. Collectors and players alike value this card for its efficient mana cost and its ability to bypass traditional defensive measures. For those building a Secret Lair Countdown collection, the foil treatment adds a premium finish to this powerful legend. The card’s straightforward yet impactful rules text makes it accessible while retaining the strategic depth expected of a mythic rare. Whether used to pressure planeswalkers or break through stubborn defenses, the Questing Beast remains a formidable addition to any Magic: The Gathering deck.