Lamplight Phoenix Rises
Lamplight Phoenix is a compact threat that reads like efficient design. For {1}{R}{R} you get a 3/3 flyer that pressures planes and blockers while offering a self reanimation loop built into its death trigger. The card rewards graveyard management; sacrificing or losing the Phoenix becomes an investment in future board presence rather than a one time loss.
In play this card fits aggressive decks that value tempo and redundancy. The collect evidence clause asks you to exile graveyard resources until you hit the required total mana value and then returns the Phoenix tapped, which can swing combat math or refill a stalled attack. The flavor ties cleanly to the set with a forensic twist and the ability pairs with cheap card recursion or sacrifice synergies for consistent value.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{R}{R}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Phoenix
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Flying
When Lamplight Phoenix dies, you may exile it and collect evidence 4. If you do, return Lamplight Phoenix to the battlefield tapped.
(To collect evidence 4, exile cards with total mana value 4 or greater from your graveyard.)
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Power / Toughness – 3/3
