Unleash the Emperor’s Grim Command
Emperor of Bones stands as a resilient skeleton noble poised to reshape your battlefield presence in Modern Horizons 3. With a low mana cost of {1}{B}, this creature offers consistent value by exiling cards from graveyards each turn, providing flexibility through its Adapt 2 ability. This mechanic allows you to invest mana wisely, boosting Emperor of Bones’ strength while simultaneously triggering its graveyard synergy.
Beyond its solid 2/2 frame, Emperor of Bones transforms the exiled cards into temporary allies that strike with haste. Each creature token created carries a finality counter and demands a sacrifice at the turn's conclusion, compelling thoughtful timing and resource management. This card fits neatly into graveyard-centric strategies, combining tactical aggression with value generation at the start of combat.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {1}{B}
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Card Type: Creature
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Subtypes: Skeleton Noble
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Card Text: At the beginning of combat on your turn, exile up to one target card from a graveyard.
{1}{B}: Adapt 2.
Whenever one or more +1/+1 counters are put on Emperor of Bones, put a creature card exiled with Emperor of Bones onto the battlefield under your control with a finality counter on it. It gains haste. Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step.
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Power / Toughness: 2/2
