Anchor Your Play
Essence Anchor from Tarkir Dragonstorm is a compact engine in foil Near Mint condition that rewards careful sequencing and graveyard interaction. The card stitches upkeep selection into a token plan, letting you surveil each turn while building a steady supply of 2/2 black Zombie Druid tokens when cards move to the graveyard. For players who value card selection plus repeatable board presence, Essence Anchor slots into control shells, mill synergies, or decks that push value from the graveyard.
The lore fits the mechanics. This artifact feels like a ritual focal point that draws stray essence into life as druids rise from loss. Use the upkeep surveil to sculpt draws and trigger graveyard effects, then convert those scraps into bodies on your turn. Practical, efficient and quietly disruptive, Essence Anchor gives experienced pilots a tool to smooth draws and convert small advantages into a persistent battlefield presence. Add it to your deck and start anchoring lines of play immediately.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{U}
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Card Type – Artifact
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – At the beginning of your upkeep, surveil 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put it into your graveyard.) Tap: Create a 2/2 black Zombie Druid creature token. Activate only during your turn and only if a card left your graveyard this turn.
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Power / Toughness – N A
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Loyalty – N A
