Arek, False Goldwarden is a Mythic Rare Legendary Creature card from Magic: The Gathering's 2023 Alchemy: Phyrexia expansion.
Arek, False Goldwarden
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Alchemy: Phyrexia
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Released in 2023, Arek, False Goldwarden serves as card number 17 in the Alchemy: Phyrexia expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Illustrated by Josh Hass, this Mythic Rare Legendary Creature — Human Cleric features a mana cost of {W}{B} and a power/toughness of 2/2. The card introduces a unique intensifying mechanic that rewards players for board presence, making it a distinct strategic element within the Phyrexian-themed set. Collectors value this card for its high rarity status and its role in the Alchemy digital-first ecosystem, which allows for dynamic card interactions not found in physical sets. The intensifying ability, which scales with other creatures entering the battlefield, offers a compelling gameplay loop that appeals to both competitive players and hobbyists interested in the evolving lore of the Multiverse. As part of the Alchemy: Phyrexia series, this product represents a significant chapter in Magic's ongoing narrative, blending familiar mechanics with new thematic twists. For those building a comprehensive collection of modern Magic expansions, securing this Mythic Rare is a notable achievement.
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Arek, False Goldwarden
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Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Josh Hass
Card Stock
English
{W}{B}
Legendary Creature — Human Cleric
2 / 2
B, W
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Starting intensity 0 Whenever another creature enters under your control, cards you own named Arek, False Goldwarden intensify by 1. {3}{W}{B}, {T}, Sacrifice Arek, False Goldwarden: Target opponent loses X life and you gain X life, where X is Arek's intensity.