Aristocratic Sacrifice
Cartel Aristocrat is a compact piece of political utility you will slot into control builds or sacrifice synergies with confidence. The 2/2 Human Advisor presents a repeatable exchange: give up a lesser body and gain temporary protection from the color you name. That exchange answers removal, buys attack phases, and rescues value engines when timing matters. The Retro Frame art and layout make it easy to read at the table while the effect stays straightforward to sequence under pressure.
On Ravnica the card reads like a practical edict rather than a flourish. Players familiar with aristocrat decks will recognize how Cartel Aristocrat forces opponents to choose their lines when multiple colors threaten the board. Use it to enable combat tricks, save a planeswalker, or trigger death triggers while keeping the board presentable. The card fits smoothly into both casual and competitive lists where efficient sacrifice outlets matter.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {W}{B}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Human Advisor
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Sacrifice another creature: Cartel Aristocrat gains protection from the color of your choice until end of turn.
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Power / Toughness – 2/2