# 2021 Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Drop #281

> The 2021 Secret Lair Drop featuring Karmic Guide, a powerful Angel Spirit creature card from Magic: The Gathering.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2021
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Secret Lair Drop
- **Card number**: #281
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

This Magic: The Gathering trading card game card features an Angel Spirit with a mana cost of {3}{W}{W} and a mana value of 5. Designed by Johannes Voss, the card showcases the distinct aesthetic of the Secret Lair series, appealing to players who appreciate unique artistic treatments within the TCG community. Karmic Guide functions as a resilient presence on the battlefield. It possesses flying and protection from black, making it difficult for opponents to remove. The card also includes an echo cost of {3}{W}{W}, requiring players to pay additional mana each turn to keep it in play. Its most notable ability allows it to return a target creature card from the graveyard to the battlefield when it enters, offering strategic value for deck builders looking to reuse key pieces. Whether you are building a competitive deck or expanding your Secret Lair collection, this card offers both mechanical depth and artistic appeal.

## FAQ

### What are the abilities of Karmic Guide?

Karmic Guide has flying, protection from black, and an echo cost of {3}{W}{W}. When it enters the battlefield, it can return a target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield.

### Who designed the art for Karmic Guide in the 2021 Secret Lair Drop?

The artwork for this card in the Secret Lair Drop was created by Johannes Voss, known for their distinctive style in the Magic: The Gathering community.

### What is the mana cost of Karmic Guide?

Karmic Guide has a mana cost of {3}{W}{W}, totaling 5 mana. It is a white card that can be played in formats allowing white mana sources.

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