Cemetery Gatekeeper: Your First Strike Guardian
Step into the shadowy world of Innistrad with Cemetery Gatekeeper, a cunning Vampire that brings an air of intrigue to your battlefield. With a mana cost of just {1}{R}, this creature not only boasts a respectable 2/1 power but also comes equipped with first strike, allowing it to outpace many foes. As it enters the battlefield, the Gatekeeper exiles a card from a graveyard, creating a strategic advantage by denying your opponent vital resources.
What makes the Cemetery Gatekeeper truly shine is its synergy with cards that manipulate graveyards. Consider pairing it with Relentless Dead or Scavenging Ooze to keep your opponent’s resources in check while bolstering your own. Whether you’re building a red aggro deck or a more controlling archetype, this card fits seamlessly into your strategy, allowing you to dictate the pace of the game while weaving rich narratives of loss and power.
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): 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 1 damage to that player.
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Power / Toughness: 2/1
