A 2024 Magic: The Gathering Mythic Rare transform card from the Pioneer Masters set, featuring the legendary Human Soldier dual-faced design by Willian Murai.
Kytheon, Hero of Akros // Gideon, Battle-Forged
2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Pioneer Masters
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The 2024 Magic: The Gathering Pioneer Masters release brings a powerful dual-faced legendary creature to collectors with Kytheon, Hero of Akros // Gideon, Battle-Forged. Identified as card number 23 in the set, this Mythic Rare card features artwork by Willian Murai and showcases a unique transform mechanic that allows players to switch between two distinct creature states. As a single-white mana creature, it enters the battlefield as a 2/1 Human Soldier, offering an efficient early-game presence. The card’s strategic depth lies in its ability to evolve; when combined with other attackers, Kytheon can be exiled and returned transformed into Gideon, gaining powerful defensive capabilities like indestructibility. This dynamic design appeals to Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts who appreciate complex mechanics and legendary characters. The Pioneer Masters expansion itself serves as a curated collection of cards relevant to the Pioneer format, making this card a notable piece for builders and completists. Owning this product adds a high-impact, visually striking element to any collection, reflecting the artistic and mechanical innovation of modern trading card game design. The interplay between the two halves of the card creates a compelling narrative of transformation, central to the collector's experience with this release.
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Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Willian Murai
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English
{W}
Legendary Creature — Human Soldier
2 / 1
W
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At end of combat, if Kytheon and at least two other creatures attacked this combat, exile Kytheon, then return him to the battlefield transformed under his owner's control. {2}{W}: Kytheon gains indestructible until end of turn.