The Savant is a 2014 Magic: The Gathering Hero card from the Born of the Gods Hero's Path subset, featuring a potent effect that disrupts opponent creatures.
The Savant
2014 • Magic: The Gathering • Born of the Gods Hero's Path
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Description
The 2014 Magic: The Gathering release Born of the Gods Hero's Path introduced The Savant as card number 4b in the THP2 set code. This Common rarity card is classified as a Hero type with a mana value of 0, making it a distinct addition to the trading card game's roster. Designed by artist Chuck Lukacs, the card offers collectors a specific piece of the era's design language without relying on complex mechanics or high-cost strategies. In gameplay, The Savant serves as a strategic tool for players seeking to control the board state. The card allows the controller to exile it in order to tap all creatures controlled by opponents. Furthermore, those creatures do not untap during their controllers' next untap steps. This effect provides a temporary but significant disruption to an opponent's ability to attack or block, making it a memorable interaction for those who have played with the set. For collectors, The Savant represents a clear example of the Hero archetype introduced in the Born of the Gods block, offering a straightforward yet impactful ability within the broader context of Magic: The Gathering history. The card's low mana cost and unique exiling mechanic make it a notable entry for enthusiasts of the format.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
The Savant
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Chuck Lukacs
Card Stock
English
Hero
Card Text
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Exile The Savant: Tap all creatures your opponents control. Those creatures don't untap during their controllers' next untap steps.
