Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate is a Mythic Rare legendary Spirit Snake from Magic: The Gathering's 2023 Commander Masters set, cataloged as card #748.
Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander Masters
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Released in 2023 as part of Magic: The Gathering's Commander Masters expansion, Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate serves as a pivotal Mythic Rare legendary creature for the Spirit Snake tribal identity. Cataloged as card #748 in the Commander Masters set (CMM), this card is defined by its unique mana cost of {X}{X}, granting it a mana value of zero upon entry. This design allows players to deploy a significant board presence with minimal early-game resource commitment. As a legendary Spirit Snake, Omarthis thrives in decks focused on counter synergies, utilizing its ability to grow larger whenever +1/+1 counters are placed on other colorless creatures. When removed from play, the card triggers a manifest effect, allowing the owner to turn a number of cards from their library face-down equal to the counters on Omarthis, providing resilience and card advantage. Designed by artist Brent Hollowell, the card captures the fantasy aesthetic central to the Commander Masters release. Collectors and competitive players alike value this card for its strategic depth and high rarity within the set. It remains a sought-after piece for those building thematic Commander decks or completing the Commander Masters collection. The product represents a key component of the 2023 release, offering distinct gameplay mechanics that appeal to both casual and serious TCG enthusiasts.
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Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate
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Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Brent Hollowell
Card Stock
English
{X}{X}
Legendary Creature — Spirit Snake
0 / 0
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Omarthis enters with X +1/+1 counters on it. Whenever you put one or more +1/+1 counters on another colorless creature, you may put a +1/+1 counter on Omarthis. When Omarthis dies, manifest a number of cards from the top of your library equal to the number of counters on it.