Blade of the First Civilization
Excalibur, Sword of Eden is a heavy hitting Legendary Artifact Equipment that reshapes late game math. The card reads exactly as printed so you can plan lines confidently. With a casting cost of {12} the card includes a built in discount tied to the mana value of the historic permanents you control which rewards artifact and legend or saga focused decks. Once equipped the weapon turns a creature into a reliable clock piece by granting a massive power boost and vigilance which changes combat math and tempo at once.
From a lore angle the Sword of Eden fits into the Assassin's Creed mythos as a relic of advanced origin that alters battles by design rather than by chance. In practical play the card is best used where you can reduce its cost quickly and attach it to a protected legendary creature to maximize value. Consider protection, haste effects, or tutoring to ensure you get it online and keep it attached. This Near Mint Foil copy from the Universes Beyond Assassin's Creed set presents the art prominently and will catch light in play while remaining tournament ready.
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: N A
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Loyalty: N A
