Deal with the Devil: Asmodeus the Archfiend
Asmodeus the Archfiend embodies the quintessential risk-reward tension that thrives in Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. This legendary Devil God reshapes your library into a precarious ledger where cards are exiled face down instead of drawn, enforcing a binding contract that demands careful planning. His mana-intensive ability to draw seven cards offers a potent payoff, but it comes at the steep cost of life loss when reclaiming those exiled cards. Such mechanics invite a tactical approach, where timing and life total management become as critical as raw card advantage.
Strategically, Asmodeus pairs well with life gain engines or cards that interact with exile, enabling you to maximize value while mitigating the inherent risks. He also complements control and midrange decks that thrive on card selection and long-term resource management. Asmodeus integrates lore and gameplay seamlessly, challenging you to embrace the infernal bargains of the multiverse’s most cunning devil.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {4}{B}{B}
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Card Type: Legendary Creature
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Subtypes: Devil God
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Binding Contract — If you would draw a card, exile the top card of your library face down instead.
{B}{B}{B}: Draw seven cards.
{B}: Return all cards exiled with Asmodeus the Archfiend to their owner’s hand and you lose that much life.
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Power / Toughness: 6/6
