Spirit of Renewal in Play
Aerith Gainsborough (Extended Art) brings a nuanced lifegain mechanic to your Magic: The Gathering deck, perfectly merging the thematic elements of Final Fantasy with solid gameplay strategies. As a Legendary Creature and Human Cleric, Aerith offers lifelink that not only stabilizes your life total but also enhances her own presence through +1/+1 counters each time you gain life. This synergy makes her a resilient and growing threat on the battlefield.
Beyond her immediate impact, Aerith’s death triggers a powerful payoff. When she dies, she distributes an amount of +1/+1 counters equal to those on her to all your legendary creatures, allowing your board to scale with the investment you’ve made in her. This ability rewards thoughtful planning and timing, fitting well in decks that emphasize legendary permanents and incremental growth. Aerith Gainsborough stands as a reliable cornerstone for lifegain and counter-based strategies within the Universes Beyond: FINAL FANTASY set.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {2}{W}
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Card Type: Legendary Creature
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Subtypes: Human Cleric
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Card Text: Lifelink
Whenever you gain life, put a +1/+1 counter on Aerith Gainsborough.
When Aerith Gainsborough dies, put X +1/+1 counters on each legendary creature you control, where X is the number of +1/+1 counters on Aerith Gainsborough.
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Power / Toughness: 2/2
