Tendril of the Mycotyrant (LCI)

Tendril of the Mycotyrant
Casting Cost: {1}{G}
Card Type: Creature - Fungus Wizard
Power/Toughness: 2/2
Card Text: 5GG: Put seven +1/+1 counters on target noncreature land you control. It becomes a 0/0 Fungus creature with haste. It's still a land.
Flavour Text: Every mycoid carries within itself the makings of an entire colony.
Artist: Maxime Minard

Card Characteristics:

• Casting Cost: Requires one green mana to cast.
• Card Type: Creature - Fungus Wizard.
• Power/Toughness: 2/2.

Card Abilities:

• Activated Ability: Paying 5GG allows you to put seven +1/+1 counters on target noncreature land you control, turning it into a 0/0 Fungus creature with haste. It remains a land.

Deck Utility:

• Land Animation: Transforms a noncreature land into a temporary Fungus creature, providing an offensive threat.
• Counter Placement: Can be a source of +1/+1 counters for land-based synergies.

Flavor and Lore:

• The flavor text delves into the mycoid's ability to propagate and create entire colonies. Maxime Minard's artwork likely captures the eerie and organic essence of the Mycotyrant's influence.

Overall Impression:

• Tendril of the Mycotyrant introduces an intriguing mechanic, allowing players to animate their noncreature lands into powerful Fungus creatures with the potential for haste. This ability can catch opponents off guard and provides flexibility in land-based strategies. The flavor text and artwork contribute to the card's thematic appeal, making it a flavorful addition to decks that explore the fungal aspects of Magic: The Gathering.