Steadfast Shell of the Ancient Adamantoise
The Ancient Adamantoise is a formidable presence in any Magic the Gathering battlefield, especially within the Universes Beyond: FINAL FANTASY set. This creature’s hefty mana cost of {5}{G}{G}{G} reflects its substantial impact on the game state. Its 8/20 body makes it a resilient wall, further reinforced by vigilance and ward 3, protecting it from targeted removal spells. The card’s unique interaction with damage, redirecting all harm dealt to you and your permanents to itself, demands serious consideration in deck building and board positioning.
This Light Play Foil edition captures the creature’s mythic stature with evocative artwork while combining gameplay mechanics that reward strategic defense and attrition. The Ancient Adamantoise’s ability to exile itself upon death and spawn ten tapped Treasure tokens adds a valuable resource-generation aspect, ensuring its influence persists even beyond the grave. For players seeking a durable, resource-generating green creature, this card is a solid addition to decks emphasizing longevity and gradual advantage.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {5}{G}{G}{G}
- Card Type: Creature
- Subtypes: Turtle
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Card Text: Vigilance, ward 3
Damage isn’t removed from this creature during cleanup steps.
All damage that would be dealt to you and other permanents you control is dealt to this creature instead.
When this creature dies, exile it and create ten tapped Treasure tokens. - Power / Toughness: 8/20