Obzedat, Ghost Council

Description

Released in 2013 as part of the Gatecrash expansion, Obzedat, Ghost Council stands as a prominent Mythic Rare card within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified by card number 182 and the set code GTC, this foil finish highlights the card's significance in the Commander format and casual play environments. The artwork by Svetlin Velinov brings the spectral presence of this legendary creature to life, capturing the essence of the Izzet and Rakdos guilds' conflict. Obzedat, Ghost Council is a five-mana Legendary Creature — Spirit Advisor with a power and toughness of 5/5. Its dual-colored identity of black and white allows it to serve as a versatile answer in various deck builds. The card's abilities provide strategic value: upon entering the battlefield, it forces a target opponent to lose 2 life while you gain 2 life, offering immediate board control and life total advantage. Additionally, its end-step exile ability grants temporary invulnerability and haste, enabling surprise attacks or protecting it from removal spells. Collectors value this foil variant for its aesthetic appeal and its role in the Gatecrash set's narrative. The shimmering foil treatment enhances the card's visual impact, making it a desirable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. As a Mythic Rare, it represents one of the most powerful and sought-after cards in the expansion, appealing to both competitive players and hobbyists who appreciate the depth of the game's mechanics.