Aveline de Grandpré

Description

The 2024 Assassin's Creed crossover introduces Aveline de Grandpré as a distinct addition to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified as card number 135 in the ACR set, this rare foil card captures the essence of the legendary character within a strategic fantasy framework. The card is classified as a Legendary Creature — Human Assassin, requiring a mana cost of two generic mana and two green mana to cast, resulting in a mana value of four. Aveline de Grandpré brings a unique mechanical identity to the table with a power and toughness of 3/3. The card’s abilities revolve around synergy with Deathtouch, a keyword ability that ensures any damage dealt to a creature is lethal. When a creature you control with Deathtouch deals combat damage to a player, the effect triggers a significant boost, placing that many +1/+1 counters on the damaging creature. This interaction encourages players to build strategies around aggressive, damage-dealing units. Additionally, the card features the Disguise mechanic, represented by a cost of one black mana and one green mana. This allows the player to cast Aveline de Grandpré face down for three generic mana as a 2/2 creature with Ward {2}, offering a defensive shield against targeted spells. The player can later turn the card face up by paying its Disguise cost to reveal its true identity and activate its powerful Deathtouch synergy. Illustrated by Luisa J. Preissler, this foil finish adds a premium aesthetic to the card, making it a standout piece for collectors of the Assassin's Creed set. The combination of legendary status, unique mechanics, and crossover appeal makes this card a notable entry in the modern Magic: The Gathering landscape.