Ashling the Pilgrim (CMM)

Ashling the Pilgrim
Casting Cost: {1}{R}
Card Type: Legendary Creature - Elemental Shaman
Power/Toughness: 1/1

Card Text:
{1}{R}: Put a +1/+1 counter on Ashling the Pilgrim. If this is the third time this ability has resolved this turn, remove all +1/+1 counters from Ashling the Pilgrim, and it deals that much damage to each creature and each player.

Artist: Wayne Reynolds

Ashling the Pilgrim stands as a versatile commander in Magic: The Gathering. Players can use her ability to make her grow gradually over several turns, or they can trigger her explosive ability in a single turn to clear the board. This ability provides a strategic depth, allowing players to decide whether to keep growing her or to detonate her for a board wipe. Wayne Reynolds, the artist, is known for dynamic poses and intricate details, which probably captures Ashling's fiery and volatile nature excellently. Her ability and potential for explosive plays make her an intriguing choice for red-centric decks.