Strike the Chord of Legends
Instrument of the Bards from the Adventures in the Forgotten Realms set offers a unique blend of utility and synergy for green decks seeking to ramp into legendary creatures efficiently. This legendary artifact weaves harmony counters into its power each upkeep, granting you the ability to fetch creatures whose mana cost matches the number of these counters. The card's design encourages strategic timing and deck-building precision, rewarding patience and foresight as you build up counters to unlock more impactful plays.
The added bonus of creating a Treasure token when you grab a legendary creature adds a subtle economic advantage, supporting mana acceleration and versatile resource management. This makes it an excellent pairing with decks that feature powerful legendary creatures, such as those centered around the likes of Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider or Jirina Kudro. In multiplayer or longer games, Instrument of the Bards can become a steady source of both card advantage and mana fixing, making it a reliable pick for green players who value control over the tempo and flexibility in their creature toolbox.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {G}
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Card Type: Legendary Artifact
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Subtypes: —
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Card Text (Printed): At the beginning of your upkeep, you may put a harmony counter on Instrument of the Bards.
{3}{G}, {T}: Search your library for a creature card with mana value equal to the number of harmony counters on Instrument of the Bards, reveal it, and put it into your hand. If that card is legendary, create a Treasure token. Then shuffle your library.
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Power / Toughness: —
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