This 2017 Magic: The Gathering Amonkhet release features Glyph Keeper (#55), a rare foil Sphinx creature with unique embalm mechanics.
Glyph Keeper
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Amonkhet
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Identified by card number 55, this rare card features a striking foil finish that enhances its visual appeal for TCG enthusiasts. With a mana value of five, it commands the board with 5 power and 3 toughness, utilizing the flying ability to evade ground-based defenses. Beyond its defensive stats, Glyph Keeper offers strategic depth through its triggered ability: when targeted by a spell or ability for the first time each turn, that spell or ability is countered. This makes it a resilient choice for controlling the game state. Additionally, the card includes the embalm mechanic, allowing players to exile it from their graveyard to create a white Zombie Sphinx token. This versatility appeals to collectors who appreciate cards with layered gameplay options. Collectors often seek out specific cards like this one to complete their Amonkhet checklist or to add powerful artifacts to their Magic: The Gathering trading card game collections. The combination of the foil treatment, the Sphinx subtype, and the embalm keyword makes this card a notable piece for serious hobbyists focusing on the 2017 era of the game.
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Glyph Keeper
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Chris Rahn
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{U}{U}
Creature — Sphinx
5 / 3
U
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Flying Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability for the first time each turn, counter that spell or ability. Embalm {5}{U}{U} ({5}{U}{U}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a white Zombie Sphinx with no mana cost. Embalm only as a sorcery.)