Floodgate

Description

Floodgate is a blue Wall creature from the 2019 Magic: The Gathering The List set, cataloged as MIR-67. Designed by Jeff Miracola, this Uncommon card brings a distinct strategic layer to the game through its defensive capabilities and conditional damage output. As a creature with the defender ability, it cannot attack, allowing players to use it as a sturdy blocker in the late game. Its unique strength emerges when it gains flying; if sacrificed in that state, it triggers a powerful effect that damages every non-blue creature without flying on the battlefield. The damage dealt is equal to half the number of Islands the controller controls, rounded down, making it a formidable tool for mana-intensive strategies. This release of Floodgate retains the card's original flavor text, which humorously references a goblin casualty named Makht, adding a touch of lore to its mechanical utility. Collectors often seek out The List cards for their historical significance and the opportunity to own reprinted staples in a special format. The MIR-67 designation helps identify this printing within the set's catalog. For players, Floodgate offers a flexible role in blue-based decks. Its ability to punish non-flying opponents makes it particularly effective in formats where flying creatures are common. The card's mana cost of three generic and one blue mana places it in the mid-game, requiring careful resource management. The combination of defense and conditional offense makes it a versatile addition to any collection focused on control or tempo strategies.