Seal Your Fate with Asmodeus the Archfiend
Asmodeus the Archfiend embodies the essence of risk and reward in Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. This legendary Devil God demands a Binding Contract that reshapes your card draw mechanic, exiling the top card of your library face down instead of drawing it outright. Though this may seem a costly restriction, patience and cunning turn this limitation into a powerful engine. With a single payment of three black mana, fortune favors the bold as Asmodeus lets you draw seven cards, flooding your hand with fresh options at a steep price.
The true mastery of Asmodeus lies in his ability to reclaim the cards exiled under his rule. By paying one black mana, you can return all exiled cards to your hand, but not without a toll—losing life equal to the number of cards retrieved. This life-for-card exchange fits beautifully into decks that thrive on high-risk, high-reward plays or that can capitalize on life as a resource. Pairing Asmodeus with cards that mitigate life loss or benefit from mass card draw, such as Blood Artist or Phyrexian Arena, can elevate his impact to demonic heights.
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
