Brimstone Rider – Common Wrath Spirit – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

Rocky Santangela
Jul 7
4 min read

Updated: Sep 15

Brimstone Rider – Base Art – Common Wrath Spirit – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

By Fire, Smoke, And Brimstone

Brimstone Rider is a 2 Faith Spirit from the Wrath Age with 4 Strength and 3 Hope, requiring you to Forsake a Verse from hand when played. While this cost may seem steep, the aggressive stats it brings to the table make it a standout early-game threat with clear synergy in Spirit-based aggro builds or any deck looking for tempo advantage.

The Riders of Brimstone and Fire

The Brimstone Riders will ride in the wake of the locust judgment, unleashed during the first half of Jacob’s trouble. These fearsome destroyers will be led by four angels once bound at the Euphrates River, now released to execute a precise, devastating judgment. Their coming will bring fire, smoke, and brimstone, consuming a staggering portion of the earth’s population. The description given in prophecy is not poetic exaggeration but a chilling announcement of an appointed moment in history. These are not human armies nor earthly weapons, they are a supernatural force commanded by heaven’s decree.

This is a scene of divine justice and prophetic fulfillment. The Euphrates has long stood as a boundary between Israel and the lands of ancient empires, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, nations that once oppressed God’s people. Now it will become the stage for a final outpouring of vengeance. Just as Pharaoh’s army was swallowed in the Red Sea, these riders will sweep over the earth by God’s command, an unstoppable wave of wrath. Every detail reveals that judgment belongs to the One who sits on the throne, and every enemy is already numbered for defeat.

This card's verse is Revelation 9:18:

"By these three was the third part of men killed, by the fire, and by the smoke, and by the brimstone, which issued out of their mouths."

The power of these riders mirrors the fiery holiness of God. In the Old Testament, fire came down to consume Elijah’s sacrifice, smoke filled the temple when the glory of God appeared, and brimstone fell upon Sodom and Gomorrah as a witness to His righteousness. Here in the tribulation, these same elements will combine in an unrelenting judgment, showing that the God who judges is the same God who once acted in history. Yet every judgment in Scripture ultimately points to the cross, where the full weight of wrath fell upon Jesus so that salvation could be offered freely to all who believe.

Brimstone Rider – Full Art – Common Wrath Spirit – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

Prophecy and the Final Purging of the Earth

The release of these four angels is a prophetic milestone. They have been held in readiness, waiting for this exact hour, day, month, and year. Their assignment is precise, their mission unchangeable. In their wake, nations will fall, cities will crumble, and the arrogance of man will bow before the undeniable hand of God. This will not be chaos, it will be the execution of a divine plan, moving the world closer to the day when Christ returns to reign in righteousness.

Even in this terrible scene, the purpose of God stands unshaken. Just as Noah’s flood cleansed the earth and prepared the way for a renewed covenant, these judgments prepare the way for the kingdom of Christ. The enemies of God will be removed, the rebellion of nations will be crushed, and the stage will be set for the thousand-year reign of the King of Kings. Every prophecy will be fulfilled exactly as spoken, every promise upheld without a single word failing.

Believer, you are already delivered from this wrath. You are part of the body of Christ, called and sealed by the Spirit of God, clothed in the righteousness of Jesus. Your salvation rests fully in His finished work, and your inheritance is secure in heaven. You are blessed with all spiritual blessings, seated with Him in heavenly places, far above any power or judgment to come. The same God who numbers the days of these riders has numbered your hairs and holds your future in His hands. The gospel you stand in is grace and truth, unshakable, unstoppable, and eternal. This is your confidence, your joy, and your everlasting victory in Christ.

Strategic Use In Gameplay

This card is all about pressure. Few Beings in the early game can match a 4/3 statline for 2 Faith, and Brimstone Rider uses this to dominate lanes and demand immediate answers. However, the Forsake cost introduces tension, it forces a choice between long-term resources (verses) and immediate board presence. Used correctly, this card can become a cornerstone of early-game control, softening up the board or pushing damage directly to clear a path for future Beings.

Synergies and Plays:

Early Board Control: Drops with 4 Strength to trade up with nearly any early Being, potentially netting a clean lane.
Spirit Synergy: Functions well in decks that recur or benefit from exiled verses, minimizing the drawback.
Aggressive Tempo: Ideal for opening turns where trading a verse for early dominance is a worthy exchange.