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

Preacher of the Schism: Quietly Devastating

Preacher of the Schism is a practical inclusion for any black aggro or midrange deck that values incremental advantage. The card pairs deathtouch with two triggered attack effects that reward table manipulation and life total races. When Preacher of the Schism attacks the player with the most life or tied for most life it makes a 1/1 white Vampire token with lifelink. That token stabilizes races and trades efficiently thanks to deathtouch from the original creature.

Playing Preacher of the Schism often changes how opponents allocate blockers because its triggers punish high life totals while also offering card economy. If you attack while you yourself have the most life or are tied for most life you draw a card and lose 1 life which lets you filter towards answers without giving away tempo. Thematically it fits Lost Caverns of Ixalan by turning devotion into small, repeatable advantages that reflect clerical influence over life and death.

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