Overlord Ascends
Overlord of the Balemurk is a compact engine for graveyard recursion and mill that fits cleanly into control and midrange black builds. The Japan Showcase foil presents the art with crisp contrast and a tight border treatment that stands out in draft or Commander. On resolution the Overlord threatens immediate advantage; its enter the battlefield or attack trigger mills four cards and then gives a targeted window to recover a non‑Avatar creature or a planeswalker from your graveyard back to your hand. That sequence rewards deckbuilding that leverages both graveyard fodder and high impact return targets.
As a 5 5 Enchantment Creature Avatar Horror with Impending 5 and a small activation cost, Overlord of the Balemurk forces opponents to respect attacks and board presence while you sculpt long term resources. The Japan Showcase foil in Near Mint condition is a solid pick for collectors and players who want a mythic centerpiece for a Duskmourn House of Horror themed deck. Add it to a list that values late game inevitability and repeatable value generation.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {3}{B}{B}
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Card Type – Enchantment Creature
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Subtypes – Avatar Horror
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Impending 5 {1}{B} Whenever Overlord of the Balemurk enters or attacks, mill four cards, then you may return a non‑Avatar creature card or a planeswalker card from your graveyard to your hand.
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Power / Toughness – 5/5
