Shell Shocked Power: Ancient Adamantoise
The Ancient Adamantoise stands as a stalwart guardian within the Universes Beyond: FINAL FANTASY set, bringing a unique blend of durability and board control to your Magic deck. Its hefty mana cost of {5}{G}{G} reflects the sheer presence it commands, boasting an 8/20 body that can withstand considerable punishment. With vigilance and ward 3, it resists removal attempts that demand a significant mana investment, making it a resilient force against aggressive strategies. The ability preventing damage removal during cleanup steps means it remains primed for combat, continuously posing a threat each turn.
The card’s defining feature channels the essence of a great defender: redirecting all damage that would hit you or other permanents to itself. This makes the Ancient Adamantoise a living shield for your board state, absorbing blows that could otherwise dismantle your strategy. Upon its eventual demise, it leaves a lasting impact by creating ten tapped Treasure tokens, turning a loss into a valuable resource advantage. This card is a practical choice for decks seeking a robust anchor with a long-term payoff, embodying the rich lore and tactical depth of the FINAL FANTASY crossover.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {5}{G}{G}
- Card Type: Creature
- Subtypes: Turtle
- Card Text / Rules 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