Guardians of the Grave: Cemetery Gatekeeper
Step into the shadowy realms of Innistrad with Cemetery Gatekeeper, a cunning Vampire that keeps a watchful eye on the dead. With its first strike ability, this creature not only strikes swiftly but also packs a potent punch when it enters the battlefield. Upon arrival, it exiles a card from a graveyard, creating a tactical advantage for its controller, especially when paired with cards like Faithless Looting or Golgari Findbroker that interact with the graveyard. This ability stems from a deep-set lore where the Gatekeeper serves to protect the secrets of the deceased and control the flow of mana through the battlefield.
Moreover, Cemetery Gatekeeper’s unique synergy becomes apparent when your opponents play lands or cast spells that match the exiled card's identity. Each time they do, they take 2 damage, effectively turning their own strategy against them. This card not only fits perfectly in aggressive red decks, but it also adds layers to control strategies that love to disrupt the opponent’s plans. Harness the power of the grave and let the Cemetery Gatekeeper lead your charge toward victory.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {1}{R}
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Card Type: Creature
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Subtypes: Vampire
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): First strike
When Cemetery Gatekeeper enters the battlefield, exile a card from a graveyard.
Whenever a player plays a land or casts a spell, if it shares a card type with the exiled card, Cemetery Gatekeeper deals 2 damage to that player.
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Power / Toughness: 2/1
