Envoy of the Ancestors Foil: Outlast on Arrival
Envoy of the Ancestors is a solid white two mana creature that serves as a steady anchor on the battlefield. For {2}{W}, you summon a 2/3 Human Cleric whose Outlast ability lets you place a +1/+1 counter on this creature. Outlast only as a sorcery means you plan your turn around a clean swing rather than constant pumps. This Modern Horizons 3 entry also weaves modification into the deck, rewarding you for Equipment, Auras, and counters that you control. In practice, it helps you build a growing threat that scales with your board state.
Modified creatures you control have lifelink, a broad buff that shores up your position as the game progresses. This global trigger nudges you toward a style that blends support and aggression, turning every modification into value. The foil treatment adds a touch of shimmer to the ancestral scene, helping the energies glow around the figures. In the right deck, Envoy of the Ancestors delivers reliable presence, scalable power, and a clear pathway to value through Outlast and lifelink synergies.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {2}{W}
- Card Type: Creature
- Subtypes: Human Cleric
- Card Text: Outlast {W}{W}, Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. Outlast only as a sorcery. Modified creatures you control have lifelink. (Equipment, Auras you control, and counters are modifications.)
- Power / Toughness: 2/3
- Loyalty: N/A
