Shadow Tactician of the Edge
Umbral Collar Zealot offers a nuanced tool for black decks that leverage sacrifice for incremental advantage. This Human Cleric from the Edge of Eternities set delivers consistent card selection through its Surveil ability, triggered by sacrificing creatures or artifacts you no longer need. Its moderate mana cost combined with a 3/2 body provides early board presence without overextending your resources.
In play, the Zealot fits seamlessly into strategies valuing graveyard setup or filtering draws, enabling you to sculpt your hand while maintaining pressure. Its synergy with token generators or artifact recursion makes it a practical inclusion for decks looking to optimize each turn's impact. A reliable piece in any control or midrange shell, the Umbral Collar Zealot exemplifies the calculated sacrifice that defines black's game plan.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {1}{B}
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Card Type: Creature
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Subtypes: Human Cleric
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Card Text: Sacrifice another creature or artifact: Surveil 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put it into your graveyard.)
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Power / Toughness: 3/2
