This 2017 Magic: The Gathering Archenemy card, Because I Have Willed It (OE01), is an ongoing scheme that reduces spell costs while challenging opponents to manage their spellcasting pace.
Because I Have Willed It
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Schemes
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Assigned the card number 1★, this common ongoing scheme card was illustrated by Adrian Majkrzak and serves as a foundational element for players controlling the Archenemy role. As an ongoing scheme, this card remains face up on the battlefield, creating a persistent state effect that alters the flow of the game. Its primary mechanic offers a significant advantage to its controller by reducing the mana cost of spells by one generic mana. This reduction allows the Archenemy to cast more powerful spells more frequently, putting pressure on the opposing players. However, the card includes a specific abandonment condition that rewards coordinated defense. If opponents cast four or more spells during their turn, the scheme is abandoned at the beginning of their end step, removing the benefit from the Archenemy. This mechanic encourages opponents to act together, making it a strategic tool for both sides. For collectors, this card represents a distinct era of Magic design that experimented with asymmetric gameplay and shared board states. The card’s simplicity and impact make it a memorable piece for fans of the Archenemy format. Whether you are building a set of scheme cards or simply appreciate innovative mechanics in trading card games, this card offers a glimpse into the creative direction of the 2017 Archenemy release. It remains a sought-after item for those who enjoy the strategic depth and thematic richness that the Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Schemes expansion brought to the game.
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Because I Have Willed It
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Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Adrian Majkrzak
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English
Ongoing Scheme
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(An ongoing scheme remains face up until it's abandoned.) Spells you cast cost {1} less to cast. At the beginning of your opponents' end step, if they cast four or more spells this turn, abandon this scheme.
