Altar of the Wretched — Sacrifice and Study
Altar of the Wretched is a pragmatic piece for graveyard and card advantage engines. When it arrives you may trade a nontoken creature for raw information. The effect scales with the creature sent, so a high power sac can net a heavy draw and an equal mill, which suits both self mill synergies and discard focused decks. The extended art presents the ritual in a cavernous shrine, fitting Commander play where sacrifices are routine and timing matters.
Beyond the enter the battlefield exchange the card supports recursion through Craft and a simple activated return ability. Craft lets you convert creatures into repeatable value in mid combat or after a board sweep. This is a tool for players who want controlled card flow and graveyard access without flashy theatrics. In practical games the altar smooths late game turns and doubles as a toss in sacrifice combo shells.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost – {2}{B}
- Card Type – Artifact
- Subtypes – (none)
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – When Altar of the Wretched enters the battlefield, you may sacrifice a nontoken creature. If you do, draw X cards, then mill X cards, where X is that creature's power. Craft with one or more creatures {2}{B}{B}. {2}{B}: Return Altar of the Wretched from your graveyard to your hand.
- Power / Toughness – —