Socratic Counsel
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher brings a patient, cerebral approach to the table. As a foil etched piece from Universes Beyond Assassin's Creed this Rare stands out in sleeve and on battlefield. The card plays like a tutor in creature form, offering card selection and incremental advantage that rewards careful sequencing and timing rather than raw aggression.
In practice Sokrates fits into control shells and combo decks that value card quality. He helps smooth draws and convert surplus cards into answers, so expect him to see play where card economy matters. The art and foil finish add collectible appeal while the printed abilities make him a pragmatic choice for players who prefer positioning and tempo over flash.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{U}{W}
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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. {T}: Draw a card, then you may discard a card. If you discarded a nonland card this way, exile Sokrates, Athenian Teacher. Return it to the battlefield tapped under its owner’s control at the beginning of the next end step.
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Power / Toughness – 1/3
