Bold Moves with Elesh Norn
Step into the battlefields of Phyrexia with Elesh Norn, the legendary Praetor whose imposing presence demands respect. With a fierce vigilance ability, Elesh keeps watch over your realm, ensuring that your foes think twice before launching an assault. Whenever an opponent’s source deals damage to you or a permanent you control, that source’s controller loses 2 life. This can turn the tide of a game, making your opponents reconsider their strategies as they take unnecessary damage from their own attacks.
But the true power of Elesh Norn lies in her transformative ability. For just two generic mana and the sacrifice of three other creatures, you can exile her, only to return her to the battlefield transformed. This ability not only serves as a powerful reset button but can also synergize delightfully with token-generating cards like Elspeth, Sun's Champion or Adanto Vanguard. With Elesh Norn in your deck, you’re not just playing a card; you’re wielding a strategic powerhouse that can reshape the battlefield in your favor.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {2}{W}{W}
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Card Type: Creature
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Subtypes: Legendary, Praetor
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Vigilance. Whenever a source an opponent controls deals damage to you or a permanent you control, that source's controller loses 2 life. {2}{W}, Sacrifice three other creatures: Exile Elesh Norn, then return it to the battlefield transformed under its owner's control. Activate only as a sorcery.
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Power / Toughness: 3/5
