Sword of War and Peace

Description

Sword of War and Peace stands as a formidable artifact within the 2020 Magic: The Gathering Double Masters set. As a mythic rare Equipment card, it provides significant tactical advantages to players who utilize it in their decks. The card requires three mana to cast and grants its equipped creature a substantial +2/+2 power and toughness boost. Beyond simple stat enhancement, it offers strategic protection by granting the creature protection from both red and white spells, making it resilient against common removal spells in those colors. The card’s primary offensive capability activates when the equipped creature deals combat damage to a player. At that moment, Sword of War and Peace deals damage to that player equal to the number of cards in their hand. Simultaneously, the controller gains 1 life for each card in the opponent's hand. This mechanic creates a powerful synergy where the more cards an opponent holds, the more damage and life gain the controller receives, turning defensive resource accumulation into a liability for the defender. The equip cost is just two mana, allowing for flexible deployment and repositioning during gameplay. Designed by Franz Vohwinkel, this card represents the high-quality production values characteristic of the Double Masters expansion, which celebrated beloved cards with premium treatments. Collectors and players alike appreciate its versatility and the unique interaction between hand size and damage output. The card number 367 places it firmly within the core roster of this beloved reprint set. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to swing games through resource denial and life gain, making it a staple in many competitive strategies. For enthusiasts of the trading card game, owning a copy of Sword of War and Peace adds depth to any artifact-focused collection.