Winter, Cursed Rider

Description

Identified by card number 228p, this foil rare card brings a distinct strategic layer to the Aetherdrift format. Players utilizing artifacts will find the card’s abilities particularly resonant, as they interact directly with graveyard resources to weaken opposing forces. As a two-mana casting cost card, Winter, Cursed Rider fits efficiently into blue-black mana bases. The card’s first ability provides Ward, requiring opponents to pay two life to target it, while also granting that same Ward protection to all artifacts you control. This synergy makes it a valuable anchor in decks that rely on artifact permanents for board presence. The second ability, Exhaust, activates by exiling X artifact cards from your graveyard. This effect grants every other nonartifact creature on the battlefield -X/-X until the end of the turn. The flexibility of this ability allows players to scale the impact based on their graveyard density, turning discarded artifacts into a potent board-clearing tool. The design emphasizes resource management and tempo, rewarding players who build their graveyard strategically. Art by Daren Bader, the card is printed with a foil finish that enhances its visual appeal for collectors. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, this card represents a key piece for those exploring the Aetherdrift Promos subset. Its unique mechanics and foil treatment make it a notable addition for collectors and players alike who appreciate the depth of the format. Whether you are building a deck around artifact synergies or expanding your Aetherdrift collection, this card provides both mechanical utility and collectible value.