The Shadowborn Apostle card from Magic: The Gathering's 2022 Explorer Anthology 1 set. This 1-mana Human Cleric is a staple for decks seeking powerful board-sweeping effects.
Shadowborn Apostle
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Explorer Anthology 1
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The Shadowborn Apostle card, numbered 6 in the 2022 Explorer Anthology 1 set, is a distinct entry in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. As a creature with the subtypes Human and Cleric, this card brings a unique mechanical identity to the black color identity. With a mana value of just one, it serves as an efficient early-game presence that can be played consistently due to its unlimited deck construction rule. This flexibility allows players to include as many copies as needed to maximize its impact. The true power of this card lies in its activated ability. By sacrificing six Shadowborn Apostles, a player can search their library for a Demon creature card and put it directly onto the battlefield. This mechanic offers a strategic pathway to deploy high-impact threats without relying on traditional mana curves or random draws. The design encourages synergistic deck building, where players can construct strategies around generating multiple copies of the Apostle to trigger its devastating effect. Illustrated by Lucas Graciano, the card features a standard layout typical of the Explorer Anthology 1 release. Collectors and players alike appreciate the card for its functional design and the strategic depth it adds to competitive and casual play. Whether used to control the board or to swing the game with a powerful Demon, the Shadowborn Apostle remains a key component for those exploring the depths of black magic in Magic: The Gathering.
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Shadowborn Apostle
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Lucas Graciano
Card Stock
English
{B}
Creature — Human Cleric
1 / 1
B
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A deck can have any number of cards named Shadowborn Apostle. {B}, Sacrifice six creatures named Shadowborn Apostle: Search your library for a Demon creature card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
