Antique Bulwark
Essence of Antiquity reads like a toolkit for timing and protection. Cast it face down as a 2/2 creature with ward 2 using disguise 2{W} when you want to bait or survive early interaction. When you flip it face up for its disguise cost the payoff is immediate. The triggered ability grants hexproof to your creatures until end of turn and untaps them so you can pivot from defense to an unexpected attack or reassign blockers and instant speed effects.
In play the card doubles as a large, awkward body and a tactical reset. Its 1 over 10 toughness profile soaks removal and gives your board resilience. Use it in decks that value combat tricks, protection effects and surprise tempo. The card carries a hint of Ravnican lore with a quiet note about the manor it guards and it fits well into midrange or control shells that want a reliable protective trigger and a late game presence.
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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Set – Murders at Karlov Manor
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Rarity – Uncommon
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Style – Foil
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Condition – Near Mint
