Overlord of the Hauntwoods

Description

Overlord of the Hauntwoods is printed as a foil mythic rare, a designation that signals its high rarity within the set and appeals to collectors seeking premium finishes for their graded slabs or raw holdings. This card represents a unique intersection of mechanical complexity and thematic depth, designed to challenge opponents while providing significant board presence. As an Enchantment Creature — Avatar Horror, Overlord of the Hauntwoods brings a substantial 6/5 power and toughness profile to the battlefield. Its mana cost of {3}{G}{G} positions it as a mid-to-late game threat, requiring strategic resource management to deploy effectively. The card’s most defining feature is its impending mechanic, which allows players to cast the spell for {1}{G}{G}. When cast this way, it enters the battlefield with four time counters and remains a non-creature enchantment until the final counter is removed. This delayed entry creates a suspenseful dynamic, forcing opponents to react to the threat before it becomes a creature capable of attacking. Once it resolves as a creature, Overlord of the Hauntwoods triggers its enter-the-battlefield and attack abilities, creating a tapped colorless land token named Everywhere. This token is unique in Magic: The Gathering history as it counts as every basic land type, offering immense flexibility for mana acceleration and ability activation in various formats. For collectors, the foil treatment enhances the card’s visual appeal, making it a standout piece in any Duskmourn collection. Whether you are building a competitive deck or curating a set of premium mythic rares, this card offers both mechanical intrigue and aesthetic value.