Haliya, Ascendant Cadet

Description

Haliya, Ascendant Cadet (218) is a distinct Legendary Creature — Human Soldier found within the Magic: The Gathering 2025 Edge of Eternities expansion. Designed by Justyna Dura, this card carries an Uncommon rarity designation and a mana cost of five, utilizing both Green and White mana sources to enter the battlefield. The gameplay profile of Haliya revolves around board presence and card advantage. Upon entering the battlefield or attacking, the card allows the controller to place a +1/+1 counter on a target creature they control. This ability creates a recursive loop of power, as dealing combat damage with creatures bearing these counters triggers a card draw effect. This design makes the card a compelling choice for decks focused on token strategies or creature-heavy aggro builds that benefit from sustaining momentum. For collectors, the Edge of Eternities release represents a significant chapter in modern Magic history. Card 218 stands out for its clean type line and straightforward yet potent ability text. Whether you are building a dedicated EDH deck around the cadet theme or simply completing your Edge of Eternities collection, Haliya provides both aesthetic appeal and functional depth. As you evaluate options for your Magic: The Gathering library, this Uncommon card remains a versatile and accessible addition to any Green-White deck. ## What is the mana cost for Haliya, Ascendant Cadet? The mana cost is {2}{G}{W}{W}, totaling five mana. This requires two generic mana, one Green mana, and two White mana to cast. ## What does the +1/+1 counter ability do? Whenever Haliya enters the battlefield or attacks, you may put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control. This boosts the creature's power and toughness by one each. ## Is Haliya, Ascendant Cadet a Legendary card? Yes, Haliya, Ascendant Cadet is a Legendary Creature. As a Legendary card, you can only have one of it in play at a time, and it shares the legendary rule with other cards named Haliya.