The 'Make Yourself Useful' scheme card from the 2017 Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Schemes expansion, featuring unique gameplay mechanics and David Gaillet's illustration.
Make Yourself Useful
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Schemes
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The 'Make Yourself Useful' scheme card, designated as number 9★, originates from the 2017 Magic: The Gathering Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Schemes expansion. As a common Scheme with a mana value of 0, it offers immediate impact when set in motion, allowing the controller to destroy a target creature an opponent controls and gain life equal to that creature's toughness. This mechanic rewards strategic aggression and resource management, making it a functional addition to any Archenemy deck. The card features artwork by David Gaillet, whose style complements the dark, villainous theme of the set. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out cards from this set to complete their Archenemy collections or to utilize the unique scheme mechanics in casual play. The product represents a specific era of design innovation for the trading card game, appealing to both competitive strategists and nostalgic fans of the Archenemy format. Whether you are building a new scheme deck or expanding your Magic: The Gathering library, this card provides a clear and powerful effect that defines the villainous playstyle.
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Make Yourself Useful
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Magic: The Gathering
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David Gaillet
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English
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When you set this scheme in motion, destroy target creature an opponent controls. If a creature is destroyed this way, you gain life equal to its toughness.
"To think you've spent years honing your body only to die like this."