# 2023 Magic: The Gathering The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Promos #225p

> The Belligerent is a rare Legendary Artifact Vehicle from the 2023 Lost Caverns of Ixalan Promos set. This promo card features a {2}{U}{R} mana cost and offers powerful library manipulation effects.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2023
- **Brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set**: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Promos
- **Card Number**: 225p
- **Featured**: The Belligerent
- **Game**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Rarity**: Rare
- **Mana cost**: {2}{U}{R}
- **Type**: Legendary Artifact — Vehicle
- **Power / Toughness**: 5 / 5
- **Color**: R, U
- **Language**: English
- **Material**: Card Stock
- **Finish**: Normal

## Description

The Belligerent (card number 225p) is a rare promo card released as part of Magic: The Gathering's 2023 Lost Caverns of Ixalan Promos collection. Crafted by artist Bruce Brenneise, this Legendary Artifact — Vehicle carries a mana cost of {2}{U}{R} and boasts a power and toughness of 5/5. Its design integrates a Crew ability of 3, allowing it to function as a creature when supported by other artifacts. In gameplay, The Belligerent provides distinct strategic advantages through its triggered abilities. Whenever this artifact attacks, it creates a Treasure token, offering resource acceleration. Furthermore, until the end of the turn, players gain the ability to look at the top card of their library at any time. This effect also permits playing lands and casting spells directly from the top of the library, significantly enhancing card flow and consistency during a match. These mechanics make it a notable entry for enthusiasts tracking specific promo subsets or collecting unique artifact vehicles within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Collectors can explore the broader catalog to find other items from the 2023 Lost Caverns of Ixalan Promos set or other high-value artifacts. The Belligerent remains a key component for those interested in the artifact vehicle archetype and the promotional releases of recent Magic sets.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of The Belligerent in Magic: The Gathering?

The Belligerent has a mana cost of {2}{U}{R}, requiring two generic mana, one blue mana, and one red mana to cast.

### What abilities does The Belligerent have when it attacks?

When The Belligerent attacks, it creates a Treasure token. Additionally, until end of turn, you may look at the top card of your library any time, and you may play lands and cast spells from the top of your library.

### Is The Belligerent a creature or an artifact?

The Belligerent is a Legendary Artifact — Vehicle. It can be crewed with 3 artifacts to become a creature with 5 power and 5 toughness.

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