Oran-Rief Ooze

Description

Oran-Rief Ooze, designated as card number 361, is a distinct addition to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game from the 2020 Zendikar Rising expansion. As a Rare card, it holds a specific place within the collector's hierarchy, appealing to enthusiasts who value both the artistic presentation and the mechanical utility of individual cards from this era. The card features artwork by Daarken, contributing to the visual identity that defines the Zendikar Rising set. Functionally, Oran-Rief Ooze is a green Creature with the subtype Ooze, costing two generic mana and one green mana to cast. With a mana value of three and power and toughness of 2/2, it serves as a versatile piece for decks focused on growth and scaling. The card’s ability allows players to place a +1/+1 counter on a target creature when it enters the battlefield, providing immediate board presence. Furthermore, it enhances offensive capabilities by placing additional +1/+1 counters on attacking creatures that already possess them whenever it attacks, creating synergistic opportunities for strategies built around token generation and creature enhancement. Collectors often seek out cards like Oran-Rief Ooze to complete specific subsets or to build thematic collections around creature types or color identities. For investors and hobbyists, the combination of its rarity, the artist's reputation, and its gameplay relevance makes it a notable item in the Magic: The Gathering catalog. Whether used in gameplay or displayed as part of a broader collection, this card offers a tangible connection to one of the game's most beloved planes.