Gaze Into Power with Eye of Vecna
Eye of Vecna offers a compelling blend of risk and reward that fits perfectly within any control or value-oriented deck. This legendary artifact from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms channels the dark allure of Vecna himself, granting card advantage at the cost of life. When it enters the battlefield, you immediately draw a card but sacrifice 2 life, setting the tone for a steady exchange that can fuel your hand's resources throughout the game.
Its recurring effect triggers at the start of each upkeep, allowing you to pay {2} to draw another card while losing 2 life again. This mechanic synergizes especially well with lifegain strategies or decks featuring cards like Vampiric Tutor or Dark Ritual, where the life payment can be mitigated or the mana curve optimized. Eye of Vecna excels in long games where card advantage defines the pace, making it a pivotal tool for decks seeking to outlast opponents through sheer resourcefulness while embracing the darker aspects of Magic’s lore.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {2}
- Card Type: Legendary Artifact
- Subtypes: None
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Card Text / Rules Text: When Eye of Vecna enters the battlefield, you draw a card and you lose 2 life.
At the beginning of your upkeep, you may pay {2}. If you do, you draw a card and you lose 2 life. - Power / Toughness: N/A
- Loyalty: N/A