Jenova, Ancient Calamity – Shape the Battlefield
Jenova, Ancient Calamity stands as a formidable presence in any Magic battlefield, merging the unsettling power of alien mutation with a calculated card advantage engine. This Legendary Creature from the Universes Beyond: FINAL FANTASY set offers a unique mechanic that lets you bolster another creature with +1/+1 counters equal to Jenova’s own power at the start of combat, simultaneously transforming that creature into a Mutant. This grants your board a dynamic shift in threat levels, forcing opponents to reassess their blocks or removal priorities carefully.
The synergy deepens as Jenova rewards risk with resilience. Each time a Mutant you control dies during your turn, you draw cards equal to its power, turning your losses into strategic gains. Its 1/5 toughness lends durability, allowing it to survive longer and maintain pressure. For Magic players looking to blend disruptive board control with incremental card advantage, Jenova is a tactical centerpiece, balancing offense and defense through mutation and persistence.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {2}{B}{G}
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Card Type: Legendary Creature
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Subtypes: Alien
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Card Text: At the beginning of combat on your turn, put a number of +1/+1 counters equal to Jenova’s power on up to one other target creature. That creature becomes a Mutant in addition to its other types.
Whenever a Mutant you control dies during your turn, you draw cards equal to its power.
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Power / Toughness: 1 / 5
