Collect the Cephalid Sage foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2016 Eternal Masters set. This Common octopus creature features the powerful Threshold mechanic for strategic gameplay.
Cephalid Sage
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Eternal Masters
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The Cephalid Sage stands as a distinctive creature in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, originally appearing in the 2016 Eternal Masters release. Carrying the set code EMA and card number 41, this Common foil card brings unique strategic value to any collection. Illustrated by Keith Garletts, the card depicts a Cephalid Octopus with a mana cost of {3}{U} and a power/toughness of 2/3. Its most defining feature is the Threshold ability, which activates when seven or more cards reside in your graveyard. Upon entering the battlefield under this condition, the Sage allows you to draw three cards before discarding two, offering a significant card advantage that can shift the momentum of a game. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering, the Eternal Masters set represents a curated selection of reprinted staples, and the Cephalid Sage foil is a notable addition for enthusiasts of blue-based strategies. Owning this card ensures you have a verified piece of TCG history that appeals to both players and completists looking to build diverse collections.
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Featured Subject
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Cephalid Sage
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Keith Garletts
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{U}
Creature — Octopus
2 / 3
U
Card Text
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Threshold — As long as there are seven or more cards in your graveyard, this creature has "When this creature enters, draw three cards, then discard two cards."