Gauntlets of Light

Description

Gauntlets of Light, designated as card number 17 in the Core Set 2020 (M20) expansion, is a white Enchantment — Aura from Magic: The Gathering. Released in 2019, this Uncommon card provides players with a strategic tool to modify creature behavior during gameplay. The artwork for this card was created by Ekaterina Burmak, contributing to the visual identity of the set. As an Aura, Gauntlets of Light requires a creature to be enchanted to function. The enchantment modifies the enchanted creature's power and toughness, granting it +0/+2. A unique mechanical twist allows the creature to assign combat damage equal to its toughness rather than its power. This interaction can turn creatures with high toughness but low power into significant damage dealers during combat phases. Additionally, the card includes a activated ability that allows the controller to untap the enchanted creature by paying {2}{W}. This mana cost makes the untap effect flexible, allowing for strategic timing in both aggressive and control-oriented decks. The card's mana value is 3, fitting into the mid-game curve where players often seek to stabilize board states or prepare for combat. Gauntlets of Light remains a notable piece of the M20 checklist, valued for its clever mechanics and straightforward white mana cost.