Monastery Raid

Description

The Monastery Raid card, numbered 35 in the 2024 Assassin's Creed set, bridges the gap between the strategic depth of Magic: The Gathering and the narrative world of the Assassin's Creed franchise. Designed by Alexandre Honoré, this card introduces a distinctive mechanic to the game that rewards aggressive playstyles. It is a sorcery with a mana cost of {2}{R} and a mana value of 3, fitting into the red color identity. The card features the freerunning mechanic, which allows players to cast the spell for an alternative cost if they have dealt combat damage to a player this turn with an Assassin or commander. This design choice encourages players to build decks that utilize these specific character types. When cast using the freerunning cost, the card exiles the top X cards of your library instead of the standard two. Players can then play these exiled cards until the end of their next turn, providing significant flexibility and resource advantage. Collectors of crossover merchandise and Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts alike appreciate the Monastery Raid card for its innovative design and thematic integration. The Assassin's Creed set brings a fresh perspective to the trading card game, attracting fans of both properties. As part of the ACR set code, this card represents a unique opportunity to own a piece of this special release.