Abuelo Returns
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo is a compact tool for tempo and value in white blue decks. Abuelo enters as a 2/2 Legendary Creature Spirit with flying and ward {2}, then offers a repeatable blink effect for just {1}{W}{U}. Use the exile ability on a creature or artifact you control to dodge removal, retrigger enter the battlefield abilities, or protect a key permanent through an opponent removal spell. The cost balance between ward and the activated ability makes Abuelo a flexible piece in control shells and midrange builds alike.
The card reads cleanly on the battlefield. Its exile and delayed return timing lets you plan plays across turns while preserving board presence. Abuelo fits into lists that value incremental advantage and interaction with sacrifice outlets or flicker synergies. The flavor notes frame this Spirit as a guardian of memory in the Lost Caverns of Ixalan setting and the design supports repeated value without breaking board balance.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost – {1}{W}{U}
- Card Type – Legendary Creature
- Subtypes – Spirit
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Flying, ward {2} 1{W}{U}: Exile another target creature or artifact you control. Return it to the battlefield under its owner’s control at the beginning of the next end step.
- Power / Toughness – 2/2