Blade of the Creed
Excalibur, Sword of Eden reads like a toolbox for decisive finishes. The Extended Art near mint print shows the blade caught in a shaft of light and the frame confirms this is a Legendary Artifact, Equipment meant to swing games. Its casting cost and the cost reduction clause reward a historic build and make this a late game pivot if you already control artifacts or legendary permanents. Experienced players will note that the card shifts tempo rather than replacing it; you reduce the spell cost with board development and then turn a key creature into a clock.
On equip the sword grants a massive offensive boost plus vigilance which changes combat math in straightforward ways. The printed text is clear and compact so deck construction is simple: maximize historic mana value, protect the equipped creature and leverage the vigilance bonus to both attack and hold the line. This Extended Art edition is an attractive playpiece for Commander and casual Vintage style decks, and its Near Mint condition keeps secondary market value steady. Add it to a list if you want a high impact artifact that reads like an assassination contract and plays like an engine.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {12}
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Card Type – Legendary Artifact, Equipment
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Subtypes – Legendary Artifact Equipment
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – This spell costs X less to cast, where X is the total mana value of historic permanents you control. Equipped creature gets +10/+0 and has vigilance. Equip legendary creature 2
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Power / Toughness – Not applicable
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Loyalty – Not applicable
