Essence Reliquary: Preserve and Reclaim
Essence Reliquary is an understated piece for preserving your board state. This near mint foil artifact from Modern Horizons 3 delivers practical control: tap to return another target permanent you control and all Auras attached to it to their owner's hand, and you can activate this only on your turn. It lets you reset key permanents and reconfigure your auras, enabling flexible plays without overcommitting resources.
The flavor text reads, "It safeguards the greatest treasure of all: our memories of those most precious to us." — Elspeth. In foil, Essence Reliquary catches the light and fits into a white artifact suite, offering a reliable way to manage your board when tempo shifts or auras need repositioning. It rewards patient planning and precise sequencing, traits you develop with time on the battlefield.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost – {2}{W}
- Card Type – Artifact
- Subtypes – None
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Tap: Return another target permanent you control and all Auras you control attached to it to their owner's hand. Activate only during your turn.
- Power / Toughness – —
- Loyalty – N/A
