Alpha Deathclaw
{4}{B}{G}
Creature — Lizard Mutant
Oracle Text
Menace, trample
When this creature enters or becomes monstrous, destroy target permanent.
{5}{B}{G}: Monstrosity 4. (If this creature isn't monstrous, put four +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.)
Watch Out
ETB trigger, not a cast triggerRules Note
This card's ability triggers when it enters the battlefield, not when it's cast. Effects that double ETB triggers (like Panharmonicon) work here. Countering the spell prevents the creature from entering, so the ETB won't fire.