Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs (CMM)

Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
Casting Cost: {3}{R}{R}
Card Type: Legendary Creature - Ogre Warrior
Power/Toughness: 5/4

Card Text:
Whenever a creature an opponent controls attacks, if you're the defending player, create a 3/3 red Ogre creature token unless that creature's controller pays 3.

Flavour Text:
Warning to those who scale the cliffs without paying tribute: It's a long way down.

Artist: Paul Bonner

Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs, offers a unique form of red defense in Magic: The Gathering. Instead of directly preventing attacks or dealing damage, it presents a tax for opponents: they either pay the requisite mana or give the Kazuul's controller additional defensive power in the form of a 3/3 Ogre. This can be especially powerful in multiplayer formats where attacks are more frequent.

The flavor text evokes the dangers of crossing Kazuul's territory without paying the appropriate respect (or tribute). The consequence is hinted at being a fatal fall from the cliffs that Kazuul rules over. Paul Bonner's artwork likely brings to life this imposing ogre, emphasizing his dominion over a rugged, cliff-strewn landscape and portraying him as a true tyrant of his domain.