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The 2022 Secret Lair Countdown Tradewind Rider is a rare foil Magic: The Gathering card featuring a Spirit creature with flying and versatile removal capabilities.

Tradewind Rider

2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Secret Lair Countdown

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Product Overview

Description

The 2022 Secret Lair Countdown Tradewind Rider is a rare foil Magic: The Gathering card that captures the whimsical nature of the Secret Lair series. Designed by BrooklynSnobs, this card features a Spirit creature with a mana cost of three generic and one blue mana. As a four-mana-value card, it offers significant board presence with its 1/4 power and toughness, enhanced by the flying keyword ability. Beyond its defensive stats, the Tradewind Rider possesses a potent activated ability. By tapping the card and two other untapped creatures you control, you can return any target permanent to its owner's hand. This utility makes it a flexible tool for disrupting opponents' strategies and protecting your own resources. The card's flavor text, "It is said that the wind will blow the world past if you wait long enough," adds a layer of narrative depth to its gameplay function. Collectors appreciate this card for its unique design within the Secret Lair Countdown set, identified by the set code SLC and card number 1997. The foil treatment adds a premium finish that stands out in any collection. Whether you are building a competitive deck or curating a themed collection of Secret Lair releases, this card represents a distinct piece of Magic: The Gathering history. The combination of its artistic style and mechanical versatility ensures it remains a notable item for enthusiasts of the game.

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Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

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Year

2022

Series

Secret Lair Countdown

Card Number

#1997

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.

Rarity

Rare

Artist

BrooklynSnobs

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{3}{U}

Type

Creature — Spirit

Power / Toughness

1 / 4

Color

U

Card Text

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Flying {T}, Tap two untapped creatures you control: Return target permanent to its owner's hand.

It is said that the wind will blow the world past if you wait long enough.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mana cost of Tradewind Rider?

Tradewind Rider has a mana cost of three generic mana and one blue mana, totaling a mana value of four.

What abilities does Tradewind Rider have?

This card has the flying keyword and an activated ability that allows you to return a target permanent to its owner's hand by tapping the Rider and two other untapped creatures you control.

Who is the artist for this Secret Lair card?

The Tradewind Rider card from the 2022 Secret Lair Countdown set was illustrated by BrooklynSnobs.

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