Teval, Arbiter of Virtue — Calculated Risk
Teval, Arbiter of Virtue rewards spellcraft that squeezes value from the graveyard while demanding careful accounting of resources. As a 6/6 flying lifelink legendary creature, Teval makes every cast meaningful: spells you cast have delve, turning surplus cards and early discards into discounting fuel. The card reads plainly and functions predictably in midrange and control shells that can manipulate graveyard density.
Play patterns change when life becomes a currency tied to spellcasting. Teval, Arbiter of Virtue forces a trade off because whenever you cast a spell you lose life equal to its mana value. That design encourages lower cost sequences and deliberate delve planning. Experienced pilots will appreciate Teval in decks that can recoup life or end the game quickly after repeated discounted casts.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{G}{B}{U}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature
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Subtypes – Spirit Dragon
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Flying, lifelink
Spells you cast have delve.
Whenever you cast a spell, you lose life equal to its mana value.
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Power / Toughness – 6/6
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Rarity – Mythic
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Set – Tarkir: Dragonstorm
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Language – English
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Condition – Light Play
