"This spell represents wildlife triumphing even when the odds are against it. Show a badass forest creature, maybe a Groffskithur, looking up through the tangle and seeing no sun overhead."
The green Pulse's artist, Wayne England, took this advice to heart. Here's a blown-up image of Mirrodin's Groffskithur by artist John Matson, so you can see the characteristic look of a Groffskithur:
Groffskithur by John Matson
And here's the art of Pulse of the Tangle. Note the recognizable curving horns, tentacley fingers and headdress, "shoulder chimneys," and the bullet-shaped nose.
Pulse of the Tangle by Wayne England
Sometimes it's nice for a little-played common to end up illustrating a powerful rare.
Art Close-Up Quiz #1 Answers
Here are the answers from yesterday's Art Close-Up Quiz:
A: Slagwurm ArmorB: Tangle GolemC: Skyhunter Cub
Congratulations to those of you who guessed them without checking the Arcana thread. Was this set too easy? Look for more difficult ones next week!