Emissary of Soulfire Energize the Battlefield
Emissary of Soulfire is a versatile two color creature that fits into midrange and tempo builds. For {1}{U}{B}, it arrives as a 1/4 Djinn Monk and brings a small energy engine on entry, granting three energy counters. The card also features an activated ability that costs {R}{R} to put an exalted counter on a target creature you control, with the caveat that it can only be used at sorcery speed. The last line rewards you for attacking with a single creature; whenever a creature you control attacks alone, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn for each instance of exalted among permanents you control.
In practice, this card shines when you stack exalted effects and leverage the energy counters on the battlefield. The ability to grant exalted counters to a creature you control helps set up a single big swing, especially when paired with other exalted permanents. The energy counters gained on entry provide a subtle resource in Modern Horizons 3 while you prepare the decisive attack.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{U}{B}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Djinn Monk
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – When Emissary of Soulfire enters the battlefield, you get three energy counters. Pay {R}{R}: Put an exalted counter on target creature you control. Activate only as a sorcery. (Whenever a creature you control attacks alone, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn for each instance of exalted among permanents you control.)
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Power / Toughness – 1/4
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Loyalty N/A
