{"product_id":"hopeful-initiate-retro-frame-innistrad-remastered-near-mint","title":"Hopeful Initiate (Retro Frame) (Innistrad Remastered) Near Mint","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHopeful Initiate — Light in the Circle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHopeful Initiate\u003c\/b\u003e is a compact removal engine that wears a white mana cost but plays like a toolbox piece. This Human Warlock enters as a 1\/2 with the Training keyword, so it can grow early and become a two way threat for minimal investment. Its activated ability reads as a conditional exile for permanent threats; pay {2}{W} and remove two +1\/+1 counters from creatures you control to destroy an artifact or enchantment. That interaction rewards decks that distribute counters or otherwise benefit from incremental growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn Innistrad the Initiate fits naturally into midrange or hatebear shells where you need repeatable answers without sacrificing board presence. The Retro Frame treatment gives it a classic look while the Near Mint condition preserves collector value. If you run counter synergies, anthem effects, or training support, Hopeful Initiate converts incremental upgrades into targeted disruption. Add it to decks that value flexible removal and synergy with +1\/+1 counters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCard Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMana Cost\u003c\/b\u003e – {W}\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCard Type\u003c\/b\u003e – Creature\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSubtypes\u003c\/b\u003e – Human Warlock\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCard Text \/ Rules Text (Printed)\u003c\/b\u003e – Training. {2}{W}, Remove two +1\/+1 counters from among creatures you control: Destroy target artifact or enchantment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower \/ Toughness\u003c\/b\u003e – 1\/2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Journey’s End Games","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":44759506845852,"sku":"CGS-URQC-1P8YRFHG","price":0.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/7328\/3467\/files\/7413e34a596d58e48b737f9866594ddb.jpg?v=1738965398","url":"https:\/\/journeysendgames.com\/products\/hopeful-initiate-retro-frame-innistrad-remastered-near-mint","provider":"Journey’s End Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}