The 2022 Battle for Baldur's Gate Promos foil card featuring Elminster's Simulacrum, card number 68s, a Mythic Rare Instant with a six-mana cost.
Elminster's Simulacrum
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Battle for Baldur's Gate Promos
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Description
The 2022 Battle for Baldur's Gate Promos release includes the foil Mythic Rare card Elminster's Simulacrum, designated as card number 68s. This Magic: The Gathering Instant carries a mana cost of {4}{U}{U} and was illustrated by Irina Nordsol. The card features flavor text attributed to Elminster, reflecting his character's perspective on improving upon others' ideas. As a promo card from the PCLB set code, this product holds a distinct place for collectors focused on Dungeons & Dragons crossover themes within the game. The card's ability allows a player to create a token copy of up to one target creature controlled by each opponent, making it a strategic tool for board manipulation. Its six mana value places it in the mid-to-late game window, requiring significant resource investment to cast. The Battle for Baldur's Gate series celebrates the intersection of the trading card game and the beloved tabletop role-playing universe. This foil treatment adds visual depth to the card, appealing to those who value aesthetics alongside gameplay mechanics. The card number 68s identifies its specific slot in the promotional checklist, distinguishing it from base set cards or other insert subsets. The combination of a popular character name, a powerful instant effect, and a foil finish creates a multifaceted collectible. Its identity as a Mythic Rare further underscores its status within the hierarchy of the Battle for Baldur's Gate Promos series.
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Featured Subject
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Elminster's Simulacrum
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Irina Nordsol
Card Stock
English
Foil
{4}{U}{U}
Instant
U
Card Text
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For each opponent, you create a token that's a copy of up to one target creature that player controls.
"Why simply sit back and applaud the good ideas of others when I can improve upon them?" —Elminster
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FAQ
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What is the mana cost for Elminster's Simulacrum?
The mana cost for Elminster's Simulacrum is {4}{U}{U}, resulting in a total mana value of 6. This requires four generic mana and two blue mana to cast.
Is Elminster's Simulacrum a foil card?
Yes, the version listed as card number 68s in the 2022 Battle for Baldur's Gate Promos is a foil Mythic Rare card. The foil finish is a standard treatment for this promotional release.
Who illustrated the Battle for Baldur's Gate Elminster's Simulacrum card?
The artwork for this card was created by Irina Nordsol. Her illustration is featured on the card numbered 68s in the PCLB set.
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