Ekko hits like a freeze-frame mid-chaos. The moment you see this card, your eyes lock onto the intensity in his expression.
Not anger. Not panic. Focus. Controlled urgency. There’s motion everywhere—limbs, shadows, that glowing time-burst swirling around his gauntlet—but the mood is all about precision.
This isn’t a brawler flying into battle. It’s a strategist landing in the exact second he meant to.
Illustration Breakdown
Ekko dominates the foreground, body twisting mid-air, left arm outstretched as if reaching for someone or something just beyond the frame.
His white hair flares with velocity, but it’s his face that centers the moment. Brow furrowed. Mouth set.
Eyes forward. He’s calculating while in motion. You can feel it. Behind him, the environment fades into green-black alleyways and neon streaks, lit like a memory rather than a place.
His opponent’s hand reaches in from the lower right, creating a subtle visual tension—will he make contact or disappear?
Six More Vodka’s brushwork turns kinetic energy into atmosphere. The glow around his wrist pulses like a heartbeat.
His scarf flaps with sharp angles. Even the lighting works like a mechanic—it highlights what matters, but nothing feels clean. This is Zaun, after all. Everything moves fast, and nothing waits.
Gameplay Integration
Ekko in Riftbound TCG captures this momentum perfectly. His Accelerate keyword lets you pay one extra mana to drop him ready, which means you’re deciding exactly when to strike or defend.
Do you play him as a setup or a surprise? That question plays right into how the art feels—half anticipation, half execution.
Then there’s the Deathknell effect. When he dies, you Recycle him to ready your runes. That turns every death into a new beginning. It’s a loop, a rewind, a setup for the next big swing.
Just like the card image, Ekko is caught mid-jump—but he’s not falling. He’s resetting.
There’s no wasted motion in his kit. He either delivers a blow or sets the next one up. And the visual sells that fluidity.
In play, Ekko works best when you think a turn ahead, weaving your spells around his timing. He’s not just a threat. He’s a signal that your opponent has to start watching the clock.
Collector Details / Value Mention
Set Number: OGN 110 out of 298
Rarity: Champion Unit (likely Rare or higher)
Foil Status: Confirmed
Alt Art: None revealed
Overnumbered: Not yet announced, but possible given his profile
Ekko is shaping up to be a key piece in any spell-based or rune-loop deck. If the Recycle mechanic sees heavy play, this version of Ekko will anchor it. Expect early demand, especially for foils.
If an overnumbered alt art drops later in the season, it’ll be a premium target for both competitive players and collectors who care about style as much as playability.
Ekko from Riftbound TCG is exactly what a champion card should be—smart, risky, and unforgettable in motion.
A moment captured in mid-strike, always one step ahead.
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