Emrakul, World Anew Borderless Light Play
Emrakul, the World Anew from Modern Horizons 3 brings the scale of the Eldrazi to your table in a striking borderless frame. In Light Play condition it serves as a commanding centerpiece for larger spell beds and control strategies, signaling inevitability as the game unfolds. For a steep commitment of {12}, you gain a 12/12 legendary creature that can tilt the board by seizing every creature your opponent controls. When you cast this spell, gain control of all creatures target player controls, a swing that can redefine the battlefield in a single moment. It carries flying and protection from spells and from permanents that were cast this turn, making it resilient to a wide range of removal and tricks.
Be mindful of the lasting cost: when Emrakul leaves the battlefield, you must sacrifice all creatures you control, underscoring the high risk, high reward nature of such a play. The card also offers a Madness alternative, allowing you to cast it for six mana if discarded, providing flexibility in longer games or unusual draw scenarios. In practice, this borderless Emrakul fits a veteran's toolbox, enabling dramatic swings while demanding careful timing and board management to maximize the payoff.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {12}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature — Eldrazi
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Subtypes – Eldrazi
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – When you cast this spell, gain control of all creatures target player controls. Flying, protection from spells and from permanents that were cast this turn. When Emrakul, the World Anew leaves the battlefield, sacrifice all creatures you control. Madness—Pay {6}.
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Power / Toughness – 12/12
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Loyalty – n/a