The Glory-Bound Initiate is a 2017 Rare card from the Magic: The Gathering Amonkhet set, featuring the Human Warrior creature type and a unique exert mechanic.
Glory-Bound Initiate
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Amonkhet
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Glory-Bound Initiate (AKH #16) is a white mana Rare card released in 2017 as part of the Amonkhet expansion. Illustrated by David Palumbo, this Human Warrior creature costs one generic mana and one white mana to cast, with a converted mana cost of two. Its primary ability allows you to exert it as it attacks, granting it +1/+3 power and toughness plus lifelink until end of turn. Exerted creatures remain tapped during the next untap step, adding a strategic layer to its offensive potential. Collectors value this card for its place within the Amonkhet block, which drew inspiration from ancient Egyptian mythology. The set featured a distinct visual style and mechanical themes centered around the gods of Amonkhet. As a Rare, Glory-Bound Initiate was distributed throughout booster packs, making it a common target for set completionists. The card’s design and flavor text reflect the era’s narrative focus on trials and divine service. For players, the card offers a flexible combat option. The exert mechanic allows you to choose whether to activate its enhanced stats and life gain, providing tactical depth during games. While its power level varies by format, it remains a recognizable piece of the Amonkhet era. Whether you are building a themed collection or seeking cards from the Amonkhet block, this release provides a solid foundation. The card’s straightforward mechanics and thematic relevance make it a staple for fans of the game’s history.
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Glory-Bound Initiate
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
David Palumbo
Card Stock
English
{1}{W}
Creature — Human Warrior
3 / 1
W
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You may exert this creature as it attacks. When you do, it gets +1/+3 and gains lifelink until end of turn. (An exerted creature won't untap during your next untap step.)
"Fly as an arrow through the trials, and never waver in your course." —Oketra, god of solidarity








