Izoni, Thousand-Eyed

Description

Izoni, Thousand-Eyed is a formidable Legendary Creature — Elf Shaman featured in the 2018 Magic: The Gathering Guilds of Ravnica set. Identified as card number 180, this rare card commands a mana cost of six, utilizing two black and two green mana symbols alongside two generic mana. Designed by Eric Deschamps, the card brings a distinct strategic depth to the game through its intricate abilities that reward graveyard-based strategies. The card’s primary strength lies in its enters-the-battlefield trigger. When Izoni enters the battlefield, players create a 1/1 black and green Insect creature token for every creature card residing in their graveyard. This mechanic allows for explosive board presence, turning a resource-heavy graveyard into immediate battlefield advantage. The synergy is particularly effective in decks focused on recycling or sacrificing creatures to build a robust army. Beyond its initial impact, Izoni offers a flexible activated ability. By sacrificing another creature and paying one black and one green mana, the controller gains one life and draws a card. This ability serves dual purposes: it provides card advantage while simultaneously fueling the graveyard further, creating a recursive loop that sustains long games. The card’s 2/3 power and toughness provide a solid defensive baseline, allowing it to survive longer in combat than many other high-impact creatures. Collectors and players alike value this card for its unique design and mechanical versatility. As a staple in various elf and graveyard-centric decks, Izoni represents a key piece of the Guilds of Ravnica expansion. Its ability to generate tokens and draw cards makes it a versatile asset in any Magic: The Gathering collection. Whether you are building a competitive deck or expanding your library of legendary creatures, this card offers significant strategic value.