Master the Shadows with Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian, brings a methodical approach to controlling the board with a subtle blend of inevitability and pressure. As a Legendary Creature Elder Wizard, this card thrives in a deck built around instant and sorcery spells, granting you incremental advantage through surveil 1 each time you cast one. This consistent digging lets you sculpt your graveyard and hand, setting up strategic plays while dismantling your opponents' resources over time.
Its end step trigger forces each opponent into a difficult choice: sacrifice a nontoken creature or face a life penalty tied to the number of instant and sorcery cards in your graveyard. This ability effectively punishes passive defenses and rewards a spell-heavy strategy, making Fandaniel a strong centerpiece for control or midrange decks that leverage attrition. The 4/5 body gives it enough presence to influence combat without demanding immediate protection.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {4}{B}
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Card Type: Legendary Creature
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Subtypes: Elder Wizard
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Card Text: Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, surveil 1.
At the beginning of your end step, each opponent may sacrifice a nontoken creature of their choice. Each opponent who doesn’t loses 2 life for each instant and sorcery card in your graveyard.
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Power / Toughness: 4/5
