Ophiomancer: Serpentine Upkeep Engine
Ophiomancer slots into a black strategy as a sturdy two drop that doubles as a small crew. For {2}{B}, it arrives as a 2/2 Human Shaman whose true work begins at the upkeep. If you currently control no Snakes, you will create a 1/1 black Snake creature token with deathtouch, keeping your board pressure constant and diversifying your threats. The token generation fits neatly with decks that value steady resource growth and flexible combat options, letting you threaten small, evasive bodies or trade into bigger perils as the game unfolds.
In Modern Horizons 3, Ophiomancer carries a distinct black finality that can fold into recursive or token strategies. The foil finish on this print brings a subtle sheen to the serpents in the art, echoing the coil like lines across the battlefield. There are dark, ancient arts that fascinate even me. Sorin Markov
Card Details:
- Mana Cost – {2}{B}
- Card Type – Creature
- Subtypes – Human Shaman
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – At the beginning of each upkeep, if you control no Snakes, create a 1/1 black Snake creature token with deathtouch.
- Power / Toughness – 2/2
