Preacher of the Schism (The Lost Caverns of Ixalan) Near Mint

Preacher of the Schism: Quiet Authority

Preacher of the Schism is a compact engine for black aggro and midrange decks that prizes board control and incremental advantage. The card reads like a defensive leader in tight games. With deathtouch and a 2 4 body, it stabilizes combat against larger attackers and forces unfavorable trades for opponents who block. Its casting cost of {2}{B} keeps it playable on turn three without stretching the curve.

Beyond combat the card pressures opponents in two directions at once. Attacking the player with the highest life creates a 1 1 white Vampire token with lifelink which shifts life totals and sets up future triggers. When you are the one at the top of the life race you draw a card and lose one life, converting board presence into card advantage while keeping tempo. In practice this makes the Preacher a consistent piece in decks that want to grind value and punish sloppy blockers in the Lost Caverns of Ixalan environment.

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