The foil version of Apostle of Purifying Light from Magic: The Gathering Core Set 2020. This #6 uncommon creature is a Human Cleric with protection from black.
Apostle of Purifying Light
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • Core Set 2020
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Description
Apostle of Purifying Light is the sixth card in the Magic: The Gathering Core Set 2020 checklist. Released in 2019, this uncommon white creature belongs to the Human Cleric creature type. The card features a foil finish, distinguishing it from the standard uncommon treatment in the M20 set. The card has a mana cost of {1}{W} and a mana value of 2. As a 2/1 creature, it offers a modest body for its cost. Its primary ability grants protection from black, meaning it cannot be blocked, targeted, dealt damage, enchanted, or equipped by black sources. Additionally, the card includes an activated ability that allows a player to exile a target card from a graveyard by paying {2}. Bastien L. Deharme is the artist credited for the illustration on this card. This card is number 6 in the Core Set 2020 checklist. The card features a foil finish. The card's white mana identity and graveyard interaction make it a functional piece for many strategies, while the foil finish adds a collectible dimension. Understanding the specific details of cards like this one helps collectors make informed decisions. The combination of gameplay utility and foil treatment makes this release a notable part of the 2019 Magic: The Gathering landscape.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Apostle of Purifying Light
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Bastien L. Deharme
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{W}
Creature — Human Cleric
2 / 1
W
Card Text
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Protection from black (This creature can't be blocked, targeted, dealt damage, enchanted, or equipped by anything black.) {2}: Exile target card from a graveyard.
Waves of gloom crash in vain against his unyielding light.
FAQ
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What is the mana cost of Apostle of Purifying Light?
The mana cost for Apostle of Purifying Light is {1}{W}, resulting in a total mana value of 2.
What abilities does Apostle of Purifying Light have?
This card has protection from black and an activated ability that lets you exile a target card from a graveyard by paying {2}.
Who illustrated the Apostle of Purifying Light card?
The artist for the Apostle of Purifying Light card in Core Set 2020 is Bastien L. Deharme.
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