The 2023 Magic: The Gathering March of the Machine: The Aftermath foil card Deification (#187). This rare enchantment offers strategic hexproof protection for planeswalkers.
Deification
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • March of the Machine: The Aftermath
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Description
The 2023 release of Deification from the March of the Machine: The Aftermath set establishes a distinct presence in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Carrying the card number 187 and finished with a premium foil treatment, this rare enchantment is identified by its mana cost of {1}{W} and a mana value of 2. Designed by artist Jason A. Engle, the card belongs to the white color identity and serves as a functional tool for players managing planeswalker strategies. In gameplay, Deification functions as a protective measure for specific planeswalker types. Upon entering the battlefield, the controller selects a planeswalker type to receive hexproof, shielding those permanents from targeted interactions. Additionally, the card provides a loyalty-saving mechanic: if damage would remove all loyalty counters from a planeswalker of the chosen type, only one counter is lost instead. This defensive utility makes the card a notable inclusion for collectors focused on strategy and design. Collectors often seek out specific rarities and finishes to enhance their portfolios. The foil variant of Deification is particularly sought after for its visual appeal and tactile quality, distinguishing it from nonfoil counterparts. As part of the March of the Machine: The Aftermath expansion, this card represents a key moment in the game's recent narrative and mechanical landscape. Whether building a themed collection or acquiring staples for competitive play, this card offers both aesthetic and functional value. The marketplace caters to enthusiasts who appreciate the depth of the trading card game, offering opportunities to complete sets or add unique pieces to their library. For those interested in the strategic depth of planeswalker protection, this enchantment remains a relevant and collectible item within the broader Magic: The Gathering ecosystem.
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Card Details
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Deification
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Jason A. Engle
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{W}
Enchantment
W
Card Text
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As this enchantment enters, choose a planeswalker type. Planeswalkers you control of the chosen type have hexproof. As long as you control a creature, if damage dealt to a planeswalker you control of the chosen type would result in all loyalty counters on it being removed, instead all but one of those counters are removed.
FAQ
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What is the mana cost of Deification in Magic: The Gathering?
Deification has a mana cost of {1}{W}, resulting in a total mana value of 2. It is a white enchantment that requires one generic mana and one white mana to cast.
What does the Deification card do in gameplay?
As an enchantment, Deification allows you to choose a planeswalker type when it enters the battlefield. Planeswalkers of that type you control gain hexproof, and if damage would remove all loyalty counters from them, only one is removed instead.
Who is the artist for the 2023 March of the Machine: The Aftermath Deification card?
The card was illustrated by Jason A. Engle. His artwork appears on the foil version of the card, which is designated as card number 187 in the set.
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