Surrak, the Hunt Caller (CMM)

Surrak, the Hunt Caller
Casting Cost: {2}{G}{G}
Card Type: Legendary Creature - Human Warrior
Power/Toughness: 5/4

Abilities:
• Formidable - At the beginning of combat on your turn, if creatures you control have total power 8 or greater, target creature you control gains haste until end of turn.

Flavour Text:
"The greatest honor is to feed Atarka."

Artist: Wesley Burt

Surrak, the Hunt Caller is part of the formidable cycle introduced in the Dragons of Tarkir set. The formidable mechanic rewards you for having a strong board presence with creatures. Given that Surrak himself has a power of 5, achieving that threshold of 8 total power is not too challenging in many situations, especially in decks built around powerful creatures. Granting haste can be a game-changing ability, allowing for sudden, unexpected attacks. The flavour text references the dragon Atarka, one of the dragonlords in the Tarkir storyline, further anchoring Surrak's lore and allegiance. Wesley Burt's artwork likely portrays Surrak in a commanding and fearsome pose, emphasizing his role as a leader and a formidable force in battle.