The Ancient One (The Lost Caverns of Ixalan) Light Play

Awaken the Ancient One

The Ancient One is a heavy hitting Legendary Creature that reshapes late game decisions. The Ancient One has an 8 8 body and a cost of {2}{U}{B} which makes it a serious top end to play into a graveyard centric plan. It brings Descend 8 into play as a gating mechanic so the card rewards deep graveyards and careful sequencing rather than rush drafting into the battlefield.

Its activated ability for {2}{U}{B} trades card selection for a mill effect which plays nicely with self mill and recursion strategies. The Ancient One fits into control shells that can stall long enough to fill the yard or into decks that accelerate permanent sacrifice and discard themes. In lore terms this Spirit God is an old presence that surfaces when the caverns run thick with relics and forgotten offerings.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {2}{U}{B}
• Card Type – Legendary Creature
• Subtypes – Spirit God
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Descend 8: The Ancient One can’t attack or block unless there are eight or more permanent cards in your graveyard. {2}{U}{B}: Draw a card, then discard a card. When you discard a card this way, target player mills cards equal to its mana value.
• Power / Toughness – 8/8