Frostbound Control with Summon: Shiva
Summon: Shiva from the Universes Beyond: FINAL FANTASY set delivers a strategic edge through its methodical and disruptive Saga abilities. As an enchantment creature, Shiva unfolds across three chapters, each offering control elements that slow your opponent’s tempo. The first chapter taps a target creature, while the second plants a stun counter, further locking down key threats. This combo can effectively immobilize problematic creatures, giving you breathing room to develop your board or set up your win conditions.
The final chapter, Diamond Dust, rewards you for your control efforts by drawing cards equal to the number of tapped creatures your opponent controls. This turns your locking strategy into card advantage, a valuable resource in any midrange or control deck. With a respectable 4/5 body, Summon: Shiva stands firm in combat, embodying the icy resilience that fans of Final Fantasy will appreciate. Its uncommon rarity and near mint condition make it a solid pick for both competitive play and collectors seeking unique Universes Beyond synergy.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {3}{U}{U}
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Card Type: Enchantment Creature
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Subtypes: Saga Elemental
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Card Text / Rules Text: (As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after III.)
I — Heavenly Strike — Tap target creature an opponent controls. Put a stun counter on it. (If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove one from it instead.)
II — Heavenly Strike — Tap target creature an opponent controls. Put a stun counter on it. (If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove one from it instead.)
III — Diamond Dust — Draw a card for each tapped creature your opponents control.
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Power / Toughness: 4/5
