Zaun’s discard toolbox just got a power-up with Flame Chompers, a 3-cost Unit that insists you pay to throw away a card—and then rewards you with a 3/3 attacker if you do.
In a format where resource trades and hand management matter, this card stakes its claim as both a tempo play and a synergy piece.
Gameplay / Cool Mechanics
Flame Chompers is a 3-cost, 3-power Unit with the discard-triggered play:
When you discard me, you may pay 1 red to play me.
That line means you can pitch Flame Chompers from hand—say, to fuel discard effects or combo pieces—and then immediately drop a 3/3 body for just one additional mana. Compared to paying full cost, you shortcut your curve and turn a dead card in hand into board pressure.
In decks built around Zaun’s discard outlets—think sacrifice triggers, graveyard buffs, or bounce recursion—this becomes a must-play. Even in a straight midrange list, the option to convert a discarded draw into an on-curve threat is nothing to sneeze at.
Flame Chompers also doubles as a surprise in-showdown blocker when your opponent doesn’t expect you to have that extra body. It’s flexible tempo that punishes both empty hands and greedy draws.
Visuals
The art sells the mechanic. In a dimly lit Zaun alley, two hovering grenade-like Chompers glow with volatile green goo, ready to snap shut on anything nearby. A suited figure in the background glances over his shoulder in alarm, emphasizing the traps’ sudden activation.
Broken pipes drip acidic liquid matching the Chompers’ hue, while steam curls upward from an unseen vent, adding to the industrial menace. The framing—tight on the grenades—drives home that this isn’t a creature you summon for diplomacy. It’s a tactical discard-to-deploy hazard.
Pull Rate & Value Speculation
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Set Code: OGN
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Card Number: 006/298
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Rarity: Likely Uncommon
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Foil Version: Available in standard Origins boosters
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Alt Art / Overnumbered: None revealed yet
Discard synergies often emerge after full spoiler season, so Flame Chompers could see a value bump if Zaun combos gain traction. Early foil collectors will appreciate the vibrant green gas against the muted Zaun backdrop. It’s not a signature chase card, but don’t be surprised if it becomes a tempo staple—and a quiet sleeper spec.
Flame Chompers turns discard into instant board presence without overpaying. If you’re running Zaun and want to leverage every card in hand, this trap delivers both the payoff and the style.
