Aveline de Grandpré

Description

The 2024 Magic: The Gathering Assassin's Creed set bridges the gap between the strategic depth of the card game and the historical intrigue of Ubisoft's acclaimed franchise. At the heart of this crossover is Aveline de Grandpré, depicted as a Legendary Creature — Human Assassin. Assigned card number 135 and designated as a Rare, this card invites players to integrate stealth and tactical precision into their Magic strategies. Created by artist Luisa J. Preissler, the card represents a significant moment for collectors who appreciate both trading card game history and narrative-driven character designs. From a gameplay perspective, Aveline de Grandpré offers a distinctive playstyle centered around survival and scaling power. With a mana cost of {2}{G}{G} and a mana value of 4, she enters the battlefield as a 3/3 creature. Her kit revolves around two key abilities: Deathtouch, which ensures any damage dealt to a creature is sufficient to destroy it, and a passive effect that allows creatures with Deathtouch to grow stronger by gaining +1/+1 counters when they damage players in combat. This synergy encourages aggressive decks to build a formidable board presence over time. A defining feature of this card is the Disguise mechanic, costing {B}{G} to cast face down as a 2/2 creature with Ward {2}. This adds a layer of strategic uncertainty, allowing players to hide their intentions until the moment of engagement. Converting the disguise back to its true form requires paying the additional cost, rewarding careful resource management. For collectors, owning a piece of the Assassin's Creed set provides a tangible connection to a popular IP within the Magic ecosystem. Whether you are building a deck focused on creature swarms or simply expanding your thematic collection, this card stands out for its clever design and cross-cultural appeal.