Pharaoh of Shadows
Cleopatra, Exiled Pharaoh plays like a commander who rewards careful positioning and political play. With a mana cost of {2}{B}{G} she arrives as a 2 4 legendary creature that brings Allies synergy to legendary builds. At your end step she quietly bolsters the table by placing +1 +1 counters on up to two other legendary creatures, so timing matters and targeting matters. The printed Betrayal ability turns unfortunate deaths into card advantage while exacting a steady life price, so every sacrifice trades tempo for information.
The card reads like a toolbox piece for midrange and political decks that revolve around legendary permanents. Cleopatra, Exiled Pharaoh encourages you to cultivate board presence and to make calculated trades, since those counters become a currency for draws when creatures die. Use her to enable value engines, to fuel sacrifice synergies, or to shore up allies so they survive key exchanges. Add her to your list if you pilot decks that leverage legendary themes, incremental growth, and reciprocal risk.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{B}{G}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature
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Subtypes – Human Noble
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Allies — At the beginning of your end step, put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to two other target legendary creatures. Betrayal — Whenever a legendary creature with counters on it dies, draw a card for each counter on it. You lose 2 life.
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Power / Toughness – 2/4
