Magnanimous Magistrate

Description

The Magnanimous Magistrate is a white mana creature card from the Magic: The Gathering Jumpstart 2022 set, designated as card number 7. As an Uncommon rarity card, it brings a specific strategic function to the game through its unique counter-based mechanic. The card has a mana value of six. It is a Human Advisor with three power and four toughness, designed to interact with the graveyard and battlefield dynamics. The core ability of this card revolves around reprieve counters. When the Magnanimous Magistrate enters the battlefield, it arrives with five reprieve counters on it. These counters serve as a resource for its secondary ability. When another nontoken creature you control dies, you may remove reprieve counters from this creature to return that card to the battlefield. If you do, you return the dead card to the battlefield under its owner's control. This mechanic allows players to recover significant threats from the graveyard, turning losses into renewed opportunities. The Magnanimous Magistrate, illustrated by Marie Magny, is a notable entry in the set's checklist. Its ability to recycle powerful creatures makes it an interesting addition to decks that value resource efficiency. The card's straightforward rules text and impactful effect make it a recognizable piece of the 2022 Magic: The Gathering landscape.