Essence of Antiquity — Golem of Quiet Resolve Essence of Antiquity arrives as a solid defensive presence that reads like a toolbox for midgame stabilization. Cast for three and two white mana it can enter play normally as a 1 10 artifact creature Golem or be cast face down for three mana as a 2 2 creature with ward 2 then turned face up for its disguise cost. The face up trigger grants your creatures hexproof until end of turn and untaps them which makes this a practical pivot from stall to protection on the same turn.
In a Karlov Manor deck this card plays to board control and timing. Use the disguised entry to bait removal or hold priority and then flip to protect a key attacker or blocker while refreshing your team. The flavor ties to Ravnica history and old constructs that revive to guard a house of secrets. For players who manage tempo and interaction this foil light play print is both playworthy and visually engaging in a white artifact shell.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {3}{W}{W}
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Card Type – Artifact Creature
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Subtypes – Golem
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Disguise {2}{W} (You may cast this card face down for {3} as a 2/2 creature with ward 2. Turn it face up any time for its disguise cost.) When Essence of Antiquity is turned face up, creatures you control gain hexproof until end of turn. Untap them.
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Power / Toughness – 1/10
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Rarity – Uncommon
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Set – Murders at Karlov Manor
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Style – Light Play Foil
