The 2024 Secret Lair Drop release of Enduring Ideal, a rare white sorcery featuring a distinctive foil finish and complex epic mechanics.
Enduring Ideal
2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Secret Lair Drop
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Description
The 2024 Secret Lair Drop release of Enduring Ideal stands out in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game for its high mana cost and complex rules interaction. As a rare white sorcery card, it demands a significant investment of seven mana, appealing to collectors who appreciate high-impact spells. The card features a premium foil treatment that enhances its visual appeal and distinguishes it within the Secret Lair Drop series. Gameplay for Enduring Ideal revolves around a powerful yet risky strategy. By searching your library for any enchantment and putting it directly onto the battlefield, the card offers immediate board advantage. However, casting it triggers the epic ability, preventing you from casting other spells for the remainder of the game. Instead, the spell copies itself at the beginning of each of your upkeeps, creating a persistent effect that defines its strategic identity. This unique mechanic makes it a fascinating subject for players and collectors interested in complex card interactions. Designed by Rian Gonzales, the card carries the set code SLD, marking its place in the diverse landscape of Secret Lair products. The flavor text, "I'm not cheating... I'm just adding new rules," hints at the card's disruptive nature in gameplay. For enthusiasts of the TCG, owning a foil version of this card adds a layer of prestige to any collection. Enduring Ideal exemplifies this tradition with its bold design and engaging rules text. Whether you are building a thematic deck or curating a showcase of rare sorceries, this card offers a compelling piece of Magic history.
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Enduring Ideal
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Rian Gonzales
Card Stock
English
Foil
{5}{W}{W}
Sorcery
W
Card Text
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Search your library for an enchantment card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle. Epic (For the rest of the game, you can't cast spells. At the beginning of each of your upkeeps, copy this spell except for its epic ability.)
"I'm not cheating . . . I'm just adding new rules."
FAQ
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What are the epic rules for Enduring Ideal?
When cast, Enduring Ideal prevents you from casting other spells for the rest of the game. However, at the beginning of each of your upkeeps, you copy the spell, allowing you to repeatedly search for enchantments without the restriction applying to the copies.
Who is the artist for the 2024 Secret Lair Drop version?
The 2024 Secret Lair Drop release of Enduring Ideal features artwork by Rian Gonzales, known for their distinctive style in the Magic: The Gathering community.
Is Enduring Ideal a rare card in the Secret Lair Drop set?
Yes, the foil version of Enduring Ideal from the 2024 Secret Lair Drop is classified as a rare card, making it a sought-after item for collectors focusing on high-rarity finishes.
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