The Ancient One is a foil mythic rare Spirit God from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering set The Lost Caverns of Ixalan, featuring the Descend mechanic.
The Ancient One
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
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The Ancient One, card number 222, is a foil mythic rare from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering release, The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. Designed by Victor Adame Minguez, this legendary creature—Spirit God card features a mana value of two and boasts an imposing 8/8 power and toughness. Its unique mechanics allow it to utilize the Descend system, enabling it to enter the battlefield with counters if the player has eight or more permanent cards in their graveyard. Once active, the card offers strategic value by allowing players to draw a card and then discard one, triggering a milling effect on a target opponent equal to the discarded card's mana value. This print treatment highlights the card's importance within the set, making it a focal point for collectors building comprehensive sets of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, owning this foil mythic rare provides a distinct addition to any library, appealing to both casual players and serious collectors who appreciate high-rarity finishes and complex gameplay interactions. The card's design and mechanics reflect the depth of the Ixalan plane, offering a compelling piece for those interested in the game's evolving lore and strategy.
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Featured Subject
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The Ancient One
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Mythic Rare
Victor Adame Minguez
Card Stock
English
Foil
{U}{B}
Legendary Creature — Spirit God
8 / 8
B, U
Card Text
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Descend 8 — The Ancient One can't attack or block unless there are eight or more permanent cards in your graveyard. {2}{U}{B}: Draw a card, then discard a card. When you discard a card this way, target player mills cards equal to its mana value.