Quiet Counsel of Sokrates
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher plays like a toolbox for thoughtful pilots of control decks. This Rare foil etched printing from Universes Beyond Assassin's Creed brings a measured tempo to the table. Sokrates rewards patient sequencing with card selection and incremental advantage, letting you set up answers while you maintain board parity. As an experienced Magic player you will appreciate how the ability interacts with draw steps and instants, offering tight play lines rather than flashy swings.
The card carries a light touch of lore without getting ornate. Sokrates sits on the battlefield like a tutor advising when to hold back and when to commit. Use the entry and triggered effects to sculpt your hand and preserve resources for the turn you need them. In limited and constructed shells that prefer tempo and card quality, this foil etched version adds a collectible sheen while remaining an effective piece of the strategy.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{U}{U}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature
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Subtypes – Human Advisor
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – When Sokrates, Athenian Teacher enters the battlefield, scry 2. Whenever you draw your second card each turn, you may reveal it. If you do, return target nonland card with converted mana cost 2 or less from your graveyard to your hand.
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Power / Toughness – 1/3
