The 2020 Theros Beyond Death foil variant of Elspeth Conquers Death (THB #13) is a Rare Enchantment-Saga card in Magic: The Gathering, designed by Ryan Yee.
Elspeth Conquers Death
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Theros Beyond Death
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Description
Released in 2020, this Rare Enchantment-Saga card features artwork by Ryan Yee and utilizes a five-mana cost structure that demands strategic consideration. As a Saga, it operates through a unique progression of three chapters, each adding a lore counter to shift the board state in favor of its controller. The first chapter allows players to exile a significant permanent from an opponent's side, providing immediate disruption. The second chapter imposes a resource penalty on opposing noncreature spells, creating a defensive wall that can stall aggressive strategies. Finally, the third chapter offers powerful recovery by returning a creature or planeswalker from the graveyard to the battlefield with an additional counter. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out the Theros Beyond Death foil cards for their shimmering finish and the thematic depth of the set. The Elspeth Conquers Death card is particularly notable for its versatile abilities, making it a staple in many competitive and casual decks. Whether you are building a white-based control deck or simply appreciate the intricate mechanics of Saga enchantments, this card offers both mechanical depth and aesthetic appeal. The foil treatment enhances the visual experience, making it a desirable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. Enthusiasts of the Theros Beyond Death era appreciate how this card encapsulates the set's focus on the afterlife and divine intervention. For investors and hobbyists alike, the combination of Ryan Yee's artistry and the card's gameplay utility ensures its place as a memorable release in modern Magic history.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Elspeth Conquers Death
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Ryan Yee
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{W}{W}
Enchantment — Saga
W
Card Text
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(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after III.) I — Exile target permanent an opponent controls with mana value 3 or greater. II — Noncreature spells your opponents cast cost {2} more to cast until your next turn. III — Return target creature or planeswalker card from your graveyard to the battlefield. Put a +1/+1 counter or a loyalty counter on it.
FAQ
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What type of card is Elspeth Conquers Death in Magic: The Gathering?
Elspeth Conquers Death is classified as an Enchantment — Saga in Magic: The Gathering. It enters the battlefield with three lore counters and adds one counter at the beginning of your postcombat main step until it has three counters, at which point it is sacrificed.
Who illustrated the Elspeth Conquers Death card from Theros Beyond Death?
The artwork for the Elspeth Conquers Death card was created by Ryan Yee.
What is the mana cost for Elspeth Conquers Death?
The mana cost for Elspeth Conquers Death is {3}{W}{W}, requiring five total mana with a color identity of only white. This makes it a mid-to-late game threat that fits well into mono-white or white-based multi-color decks.
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