Gonti, Night Minister — Quiet Harvest
Gonti, Night Minister from Aetherdrift is a compact engine for exploiting opponent spells and combat steps. This Legendary Creature works in two quiet ways: every time a player casts a spell they do not own they generate a Treasure token, and every time a creature deals combat damage to an opponent you strip a secret from the top of that opponent's library, exiling it face down. In practice this card rewards patient sequencing and pressure; it converts interaction and attacks into resources you can spend or tax your opponents with.
At 3/4 for {2}{B}{B} the body lets Gonti anchor the board while fueling midrange and control plans. The Aetherborn Rogue feel matches the Aetherdrift theme of siphoning value and currency; the exiled cards grant asymmetric advantage while the Treasures help smooth casting and enable surprise plays. This Near Mint listing is ready for play or cube inclusion, and it slots cleanly into black commander shells or black based two color decks that want incremental card advantage. Add it to your list and test the timing of every attack step.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{B}{B}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature
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Subtypes – Aetherborn Rogue
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Whenever a player casts a spell they don’t own, that player creates a Treasure token. Whenever a creature deals combat damage to one of your opponents, its controller looks at the top card of that opponent's library and exiles it face down. They may play that card for as long as it remains exiled. Mana of any type can be spent to cast a spell this way.
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Power / Toughness – 3/4
