Sword of Once and Future

Description

The 2023 Magic: The Gathering card Sword of Once and Future stands out as a formidable Artifact — Equipment with a mana value of 3. Crafted by artist Joshua Cairos, the card delivers significant tactical value to any collection or gameplay library. As an Equipment, Sword of Once and Future provides a +2/+2 boost to the equipped creature, significantly enhancing its combat presence. Beyond raw power, it grants protection from both blue and black, shielding the attached creature from targeted spells and abilities of those colors. This defensive layer makes it a resilient choice for maintaining board control, a core tenet of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The card’s secondary ability activates whenever the equipped creature deals combat damage to a player. This triggers a surveil 2 effect, allowing the controller to manipulate their library top and graveyard. Crucially, it then permits the casting of an instant or sorcery spell from the graveyard with a mana value of 2 or less, bypassing its mana cost. If that spell would return to the graveyard, it is exiled instead, preventing infinite recursion loops while maintaining powerful resource advantage. This mechanic ties directly into the March of the Machine set’s themes of legacy and resilience. The Equip cost of {2} ensures it remains accessible during the mid-game, allowing for flexible deployment. Whether used to protect key creatures or to unlock graveyard synergies, Sword of Once and Future represents a high-tier addition to any Magic: The Gathering enthusiast's holdings. Its status as a Mythic Rare ensures it remains a distinctive and sought-after piece within the broader catalog of collectible trading cards.