Bygone Bishop

Description

The Bygone Bishop (card number 8s) is a foil promotional card from the Magic: The Gathering Shadows Over Innistrad Promos set, released in 2016. Designed by artist Jason A. Engle, this card depicts a Spirit Cleric with a mana cost of {2}{W} and a mana value of 3. As a white creature, the Bishop possesses 2 power and 3 toughness and features the flying keyword ability. The card's primary mechanical effect triggers whenever you cast a creature spell with mana value 3 or less. When this condition is met, you investigate, which creates a Clue token. This artifact token has an activated ability that allows you to sacrifice it for {2} to draw a card, providing a resource advantage that complements the Bishop's low mana cost. The card's rarity is listed as Rare within the promo subset. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often target this promo for its combination of a low mana cost creature and a card-drawing engine. The foil treatment adds visual distinction to the card, making it a desirable addition for those building themed collections or seeking specific print runs from the Innistrad block. The Shadows Over Innistrad Promos set, identified by the set code PSOI, includes various exclusive cards distributed through special channels. This release remains a recognizable piece of the 2016 promotional landscape for players who value efficient mana curves and card advantage.