The strategic depth of Etchings of the Chosen, an Uncommon Enchantment from the 2021 Jumpstart: Historic Horizons set, identified as card number 689.
Etchings of the Chosen
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Jumpstart: Historic Horizons
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Etchings of the Chosen stands out as a versatile Enchantment within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, released in 2021 as part of the Jumpstart: Historic Horizons set. Identified by the set code J21 and card number 689, this Uncommon card offers players a unique strategic layer by allowing them to choose a creature type upon entering the battlefield. The card's design, illustrated by Chuck Lukacs, complements its mechanical function, making it a notable addition for enthusiasts of the format. In gameplay, Etchings of the Chosen provides immediate value by buffing creatures of the selected type with +1/+1 counters. Its activated ability allows players to sacrifice one of their chosen creatures to grant indestructible status to another target creature until the end of the turn. This flexibility makes the card appealing to collectors who appreciate interactive mechanics and strategic depth in their Magic: The Gathering collections. The card’s mana cost of {1}{W}{B} and mana value of 3 further define its role in deck construction, offering a balanced approach to board control and protection.
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Etchings of the Chosen
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Chuck Lukacs
Card Stock
English
{1}{W}{B}
Enchantment
B, W
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As this enchantment enters, choose a creature type. Creatures you control of the chosen type get +1/+1. {1}, Sacrifice a creature of the chosen type: Target creature you control gains indestructible until end of turn. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it.)