The 2008 Masters Edition II foil version of Sustaining Spirit (#36), a rare Angel Spirit creature from Magic: The Gathering with distinct cumulative upkeep mechanics.
Sustaining Spirit
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters Edition II
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Sustaining Spirit card number 36 from the 2008 Masters Edition II set represents a pivotal blue-white interaction in Magic: The Gathering history. As a rare foil creature with the subtype Angel Spirit, this card combines defensive resilience with escalating resource management. Players must balance the cumulative upkeep cost, which increases with each age counter placed on the permanent, against the card's powerful life-total protection effect. The foil treatment adds a layer of visual appeal, making this version particularly sought after by collectors who value the aesthetic finish alongside the gameplay utility. The card’s ability to prevent life total from dropping below one provides a crucial safety net in competitive formats, while the cumulative upkeep mechanic ensures that maintaining the creature requires significant mana investment over time. This release, featuring Rebecca Guay’s artwork, serves as a key piece for those completing the ME2 collection or seeking high-quality foil examples of classic creatures. The interplay between the Angel Spirit’s defensive capability and the strategic burden of upkeep costs makes it a memorable addition to any library or collection. Whether used for gameplay or appreciated for its foil rarity and set context, Sustaining Spirit remains a distinctive element of the 2008 Masters Edition II lineup.
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Sustaining Spirit
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Rebecca Guay
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{W}
Creature — Angel Spirit
0 / 3
W
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Cumulative upkeep {1}{W} (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.) Damage that would reduce your life total to less than 1 reduces it to 1 instead.
"Faith is our greatest protector." —Halvor Arensson, Kjeldoran priest
