Preacher of the Schism (The Lost Caverns of Ixalan) Light Play

Faith of the Night Court

Preacher of the Schism fits into any black aggro or midrange list that wants both removal insurance and incremental card advantage. Preacher of the Schism is a 2 4 deathtouch body that pressures attackers and blocks reliably while turning high life totals into resources. When you attack the player with the most life or tied for most life you generate a 1 1 white Vampire token with lifelink which helps close race scenarios and shores up your life total.

Beyond board presence the card doubles as a utility engine. If you attack while you have the most life or are tied for most life you draw a card and lose 1 life, which reads well in builds that manipulate life totals or that run lifegain to offset the cost. Preacher of the Schism rewards timing and table awareness. It is a compact tool that trades efficiently and converts attacking into card advantage under the right conditions.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {2}{B}
• Card Type – Creature
• Subtypes – Vampire Cleric
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Deathtouch
  Whenever Preacher of the Schism attacks the player with the most life or tied for most life, create a 1/1 white Vampire creature token with lifelink.
  Whenever Preacher of the Schism attacks while you have the most life or are tied for most life, you draw a card and you lose 1 life.
• Power / Toughness – 2/4