Shadowy Ascendance
Meet the Archpriest of Shadows, a creature that embodies the darker side of magic with its sinister allure and cunning abilities. For just {3}{B}{B}, this Human Warlock enters the battlefield with a powerful effect that can turn the tide of any game. With a baseline power and toughness of 4/4, it offers a solid presence, but its true potential lies in its Backup 1 ability. When this card joins your ranks, you can bolster another creature, granting it additional power while enhancing your strategic options.
What truly sets the Archpriest of Shadows apart is its lethal Deathtouch. Any combat damage it deals is enough to send your opponent’s creatures to the graveyard, while its ability to return another creature card from your graveyard when it deals combat damage adds layers of synergy to your gameplay. Pair it with cards like Reanimate or Grave Pact to maximize your advantage and reclaim lost allies. Embrace the shadows; the Archpriest is ready to lead your forces into battle!
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {3}{B}{B}
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Card Type: Creature
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Subtypes: Human, Warlock
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Backup 1 (When this creature enters the battlefield, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. If it's another creature, it gains the following abilities until end of turn: Deathtouch. When this creature deals combat damage to a player or battle, return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.)
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Power / Toughness: 4/4
