The 2017 Magic: The Gathering Ixalan Promos release includes this Rare foil Deeproot Champion (185p), a Merfolk Shaman creature with a distinctive +1/+1 counter mechanic.
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Ixalan Promos
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The 2017 Magic: The Gathering Ixalan Promos set features the Deeproot Champion as card number 185p, a foil Rare creature card. This Merfolk Shaman enters the battlefield with a mana cost of {1}{G} and possesses a power and toughness of 1/1. Its primary ability triggers whenever a noncreature spell is cast, placing a +1/+1 counter on the creature. This mechanic allows the Deeproot Champion to grow in strength during gameplay, making it a strategic choice for decks centered around spell casting. Raymond Swanland provided the artwork for this card, which is part of the PXLN set code. The card's flavor text, "No good will come from what you seek. Turn back now or suffer an ignoble death far from your home," adds narrative depth to the Merfolk theme. The 2017 Ixalan Promos release includes the foil Deeproot Champion card, numbered 185p. The Deeproot Champion's foil finish and rarity status make it a desirable addition for enthusiasts of the game. The card's unique ability and foil treatment distinguish it from standard printings, appealing to those who appreciate both gameplay utility and visual distinctiveness in their Magic: The Gathering cards.
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Deeproot Champion
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Magic: The Gathering
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Raymond Swanland
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English
Foil
{1}{G}
Creature — Merfolk Shaman
1 / 1
G
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Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
"No good will come from what you seek. Turn back now or suffer an ignoble death far from your home."
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