Idol of Endurance

Description

The Idol of Endurance is a Rare artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering Core Set 2021, designated as card number 342. Released in 2020, this white mana artifact with a mana cost of {2}{W} and a mana value of 3 serves as a key resource engine for players seeking to manipulate their graveyard. The card is printed with a foil finish, adding a distinct visual treatment to the standard card design. Mechanically, the Idol of Endurance provides a unique interaction with cards in the graveyard. When the artifact enters the battlefield, it exiles all creature cards with a mana value of 3 or less from your graveyard until it leaves play. This effect allows players to clear specific threats or recover value from discarded creatures. Additionally, the card offers a flexible activation ability costing {1}{W} and tapping the Idol. This ability lets you cast a creature spell from among the exiled cards without paying its mana cost until the end of the turn, effectively recycling powerful creatures for a single turn of advantage. Artists like Kim Sokol contribute to the visual identity of the Core Set 2021, and the Idol of Endurance features their work within the set's broader aesthetic. As a Rare card, it holds a specific place in the M21 checklist, appealing to collectors who focus on high-rarity artifacts or those interested in the strategic depth of white mana cards. The card's ability to temporarily remove and reuse low-cost creatures makes it a notable inclusion for decks built around graveyard synergy or resource denial. The foil finish of this Core Set 2021 artifact card complements its {2}{W} mana cost and graveyard-exiling ability.