Riku of Many Paths sits in the middle of a modal toolkit. As a Legendary Creature Human Wizard, Riku of Many Paths rewards decks that favor modal spells and branching choices. When you cast a modal spell, the trigger scales with the number of modes chosen, letting you exile the top card of your library and extend your next turn's options, place a +1/+1 counter on Riku and push through damage with trample, or make a 1/1 blue Bird with flying. The Light Play Foil finish catches the art highlights, making it easy to see the card in play or on the table during multiplayer games.
From a gameplay perspective, Riku of Many Paths lends itself to tempo and incremental advantage. Cast spells that present multiple modes to maximize the trigger, and sequence answers so that the exile option fuels later plays. The 3/3 body is relevant but secondary; the real utility is in repeated value and flexible board presence. For Outlaws of Thunder Junction builds, think about modal cards that create immediate impact and let the exile window convert topdeck noise into meaningful plays.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {G}{U}{R}
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Card Type: Legendary Creature
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Subtypes: Human Wizard
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Whenever you cast a modal spell, choose up to X, where X is the number of times you chose a mode for that spell — • Exile the top card of your library. Until the end of your next turn, you may play it. • Put a +1/+1 counter on Riku of Many Paths. It gains trample until end of turn. • Create a 1/1 blue Bird creature token with flying.
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Power / Toughness: 3/3
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Rarity: Rare
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Set: Outlaws of Thunder Junction
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Language: English
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Condition: Light Play
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Style: Foil
