Underrealm Lich: Gravewise Investigator
Underrealm Lich rewards patient deck construction and sequencing. As a Zombie Elf Shaman that replaces draws with a scrying of three cards, it forces a selection each turn so you convert raw card advantage into choice and graveyard fuel. In a Ravnica metagame built around synergies that care about the top of your library and the graveyard this effect reads like a built in toolkit for midrange and control decks that want consistent answers without random variance.
The secondary ability lets you buy a turn of resilience at the cost of life and tempo. Paying four life to grant indestructible and then tapping the Lich is straightforward insurance against sweeps or targeted removal while you set up the next play. The card plays well with reanimation lines and any engine that benefits from deliberate milling. Use it as a turn anchor or a graveyard engine depending on whether you need a blocker a threat or a setup piece.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {3}{B}{B}{G}
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Card Type: Creature
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Subtypes: Zombie Elf Shaman
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): If you would draw a card, instead look at the top three cards of your library, then put one into your hand and the rest into your graveyard. Pay 4 life: Underrealm Lich gains indestructible until end of turn. Tap it.
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Power / Toughness: 4/3
