Gisela, the Broken Blade

Description

Gisela, the Broken Blade, designated as card number 1387, is a Legendary Creature from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game released in 2023 as part of the Secret Lair Drop. This release is categorized as an Angel Horror with a mana value of 4, requiring a mana cost of two generic mana and two white mana to cast. The card features the distinctive artistic style of Scott M. Fischer, contributing to its visual identity within the Secret Lair Drop series. As a legendary card, Gisela, the Broken Blade offers a unique gameplay experience through its meld mechanic. The card possesses flying, first strike, and lifelink abilities, allowing it to control the battlefield while generating life gain. Its primary strategic value lies in its end-step trigger: if a player owns and controls both Gisela and a creature named Bruna, the Fading Light, they can exile both to meld them into Brisela, Voice of Nightmares. This interaction creates a powerful board state for players seeking to leverage the Angel Horror synergy. Collectors of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game often seek out cards from the Secret Lair Drop series due to their unique release format and diverse artwork. The 2023 edition of this drop continues to attract interest from players who appreciate the strategic depth of legendary creatures and the thematic elements of the Angel and Horror subtypes. Whether used in casual gameplay or collected for its artistic merit, Gisela, the Broken Blade represents a notable entry in the Secret Lair Drop catalog.