Gravekeeper of the Guildpact
Deathrite Shaman slots into graveyard strategies with immediate impact. As a {B/G} one drop, Deathrite Shaman trades small stats for a trio of situational activated abilities that cover mana fixing removal and life gain. Tap to convert a discarded land into any color of mana, pay black and tap to punish opponents by exiling an instant or sorcery to drain life, or pay green and tap to remove a creature card from a graveyard while gaining two life. Each ability is short and direct so the card performs well in both aggressive and controlling shells.
On Ravnica the Shaman reads the city of guilds in bones and roots. In practical play the card is a toolbox piece that requires timing and board awareness. It helps stabilize late when life matters, provides early acceleration, and offers graveyard hate without needing a third card in hand. Deck builders value Deathrite Shaman for its flexibility and low opportunity cost when slotted into creature based or midrange lists.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {B/G}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Elf Shaman
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – {T}: Exile target land card from a graveyard. Add one mana of any color. {B}, {T}: Exile target instant or sorcery card from a graveyard. Each opponent loses 2 life. {G}, {T}: Exile target creature card from a graveyard. You gain 2 life.
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Power / Toughness – 1/2