Eidolon of Countless Battles is a rare white enchantment creature from Magic: The Gathering's 2014 Born of the Gods set. It features the versatile Bestow mechanic and power-scaling abilities.
Eidolon of Countless Battles
2014 • Magic: The Gathering • Born of the Gods
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Eidolon of Countless Battles, card number 7 in the Born of the Gods expansion, stands as a distinctive entry in Magic: The Gathering's 2014 release. Crafted by Raymond Swanland, this rare enchantment creature — Spirit commands a mana cost of {1}{W}{W} and brings strategic depth to the white mana color identity. The card's primary appeal lies in its dual nature, facilitated by the Bestow mechanic. Players can cast it as a creature with a power and toughness of 0/0, or pay the additional {2}{W}{W} to cast it as an Aura enchanting a creature. This flexibility allows for innovative deck building, enabling strategic placement and protection of key units. Once attached, the Eidolon grants both itself and the enchanted creature a +1/+1 bonus for each creature and each Aura controlled by the player. This scaling ability makes it a formidable presence in decks that focus on token generation or a wide array of enchantments. Eidolon of Countless Battles represents a core rare from this pivotal era, appealing to those who appreciate both the strategic versatility of the Bestow mechanic and the historical significance of the expansion. Its unique interaction with other enchantments ensures it remains a relevant and interesting choice for builders looking to expand their strategic options within the white mana pool.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Eidolon of Countless Battles
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Raymond Swanland
Card Stock
English
{1}{W}{W}
Enchantment Creature — Spirit
0 / 0
W
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Bestow {2}{W}{W} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached.) This creature and enchanted creature each get +1/+1 for each creature you control and +1/+1 for each Aura you control.
