Mikaeus, the Unhallowed

Description

Mikaeus, the Unhallowed stands as a formidable presence in the Magic: The Gathering Ultimate Masters collection, released in 2018. Carrying the card number 106, this mythic rare legendary creature belongs to the Zombie Cleric type line, offering a distinct strategic profile for players. Illustrated by Chris Rahn, the card’s design emphasizes its dark, necromantic theme, making it a visually striking addition to any collector's library. From a gameplay perspective, Mikaeus commands a mana cost of three generic mana and two black mana, resulting in a mana value of six. As a 5/5 creature, it provides immediate board presence. Its abilities are tailored to synergize with specific creature types and tactics. The intimidate ability restricts how opponents can block it, allowing only artifact creatures or those sharing its black color identity to engage in combat. Furthermore, it features a reactive effect that destroys any Human creature dealing damage to its controller, punishing strategies reliant on that subtype. Perhaps most notably, Mikaeus grants a +1/+1 bonus and the undying ability to other non-Human creatures you control. Undying allows a creature to return to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter if it dies without any counters on it, creating persistent value. This combination of resilience and utility makes the card highly sought after by collectors who appreciate complex mechanical interactions. Collectors often seek out this card to complete Ultimate Masters sets or to acquire high-rarity staples for their Magic: The Gathering trading card game collections. The card’s enduring appeal lies in its elegant design and the strategic depth it brings to deck construction.