Caduceus, Staff of Hermes — Beacon for the Lifegain Deck
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes arrives as a Near Mint Foil staple for white artifact builds in the Universes Beyond Assassin's Creed expansion. The staff grants equipped creature lifelink which changes the clock on races and stabilizes against aggressive starts. In longer games the card can swing a board position decisively; once you reach 30 or more life the equipped creature becomes a virtual fortress granting plus five plus five along with indestructible and active prevention for all incoming damage.
The equipment slot is efficient with an equip cost of two white mana making it straightforward to attach and reattach while you maintain pressure or protect a key attacker. The flavor matches Assassin's Creed lore with the artifact framed as both a tool and a key to survival. For players who build around lifegain triggers and armor effects this foil card pulls double duty as a threat and as insurance. Add it to lifegain aristocrats, creature based control, or commander shells where longevity matters.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{W}
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Card Type – Legendary Artifact
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Subtypes – Equipment
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Equipped creature has lifelink. As long as you have 30 or more life, equipped creature gets +5/+5 and has indestructible and "Prevent all damage that would be dealt to this creature." Equip {W}{W}.
