Hope Estheim: Lifeline of the Multiverse
Hope Estheim offers a blend of resilience and disruption, fitting seamlessly into blue-white control or midrange strategies. As a 2/2 Human Wizard with lifelink, Hope sustains your life total with each hit, creating a buffer against aggressive decks. His triggered ability mills your opponents at the end of your turn based on the life you gained, making every point of life gained a threat to your opponent's library. This synergy encourages careful planning to maximize your life gain before Hope’s mill triggers, turning incremental advantage into a long-term resource drain.
Originating from the Universes Beyond: FINAL FANTASY set, Hope Estheim not only provides solid board presence but also represents a thematic fusion of Magic’s precise mechanics and Final Fantasy’s narrative depth. His role as a Human Wizard reflects his calculated approach to conflict and support, making him a versatile choice for players aiming to control the pace of the game while depleting opponents’ key cards.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {1}{W}{U}
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Card Type: Legendary Creature
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Subtypes: Human Wizard
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Card Text / Rules Text: Lifelink
At the beginning of your end step, each opponent mills X cards, where X is the amount of life you gained this turn.
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Power / Toughness: 2/2
