Icy Control with Summon: Shiva
Summon: Shiva from the Universes Beyond: FINAL FANTASY set brings a fresh strategic dimension to blue decks seeking control and card advantage. This Enchantment Creature Saga channels the legendary ice goddess’s power through a sequence of impactful abilities that shape the board state. At a mana cost of {3}{U}{U}, Shiva’s Heavenly Strike taps a key opposing creature and stuns it, effectively neutralizing threats while disrupting your opponent’s tempo.
As the Saga progresses, the final chapter offers a potent draw mechanic rewarding your patience. Diamond Dust lets you draw a card for each tapped creature your opponents control, turning their board presence into your resource advantage. With a respectable 4/5 body, Summon: Shiva balances defensive resilience and utility, making it a versatile pick for players who value control and incremental value in midrange matchups.
Card Details:
-
Mana Cost: {3}{U}{U}
-
Card Type: Enchantment Creature
-
Subtypes: Saga Elemental
-
Card Text / Rules Text: I. Heavenly Strike – Tap target creature an opponent controls.
II. Put a stun counter on it.
III. Diamond Dust – Draw a card for each tapped creature your opponents control.
-
Power / Toughness: 4/5
