The Scythe Tiger is a green Common creature card from the 2009 Magic: The Gathering Zendikar set, featuring a distinctive sacrifice mechanic upon entering the battlefield.
Scythe Tiger
2009 • Magic: The Gathering • Zendikar
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Released in 2009 as part of the Zendikar expansion, the Scythe Tiger card holds a distinct place in Magic: The Gathering history for its aggressive design philosophy. Identified as card number 183 in the ZEN set, this green Common creature belongs to the Cat subtype and features a mana cost of one green mana. With a power and toughness of 3/2, the Scythe Tiger offers immediate board presence, but its utility comes with a significant strategic trade-off. The card possesses the Shroud ability, rendering it immune to targeting by spells or abilities, which protects it from removal. However, when the Scythe Tiger enters the battlefield, the controller must sacrifice a land or sacrifice the Tiger itself, forcing players to weigh the value of a strong early attacker against the loss of mana sources. This high-risk, high-reward mechanic reflects the wild and untamed themes of the Zendikar plane. Collectors of vintage Magic cards often seek out this piece to complete their Zendikar sets or to study the innovative card designs of the late 2000s. The artistic interpretation of the Scythe Tiger by Michael Komarck captures the ferocity of the creature, making it a visually striking addition to any collection focused on this era of the trading card game.
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Scythe Tiger
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Michael Komarck
Card Stock
English
{G}
Creature — Cat
3 / 2
G
Card Text
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Shroud (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities.) When this creature enters, sacrifice it unless you sacrifice a land.
Instead of adapting to its environment, it adapts its environment to itself.