Archpriest of Iona is card #5 from the 2020 Zendikar Rising expansion, offering unique party synergy mechanics for Magic: The Gathering collectors.
Archpriest of Iona
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Zendikar Rising
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Archpriest of Iona is card number 5 in the Zendikar Rising expansion, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2020 for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The card is valued for its unique interaction with the "party" mechanic, allowing it to grow in power based on the diversity of creature types in a player's deck. Designed by Denman Rooke, Archpriest of Iona embodies the spirit of the Zendikar Rising era, which revitalized the game with fresh strategic possibilities. As a Human Cleric with a mana cost of one, it provides early-game flexibility and scales effectively as the party composition expands. Collectors often seek this card to complete the Zendikar Rising checklist or to appreciate its role in the broader narrative of Magic's modern design evolution. The card’s ability to boost another creature’s power and grant flying makes it a notable inclusion in themed collections and historical reviews of the game’s mechanics. Whether you are a dedicated set builder or a history of the game, Archpriest of Iona represents a significant moment in the franchise's design philosophy. Its enduring appeal lies in its clever mechanics and its place within one of the most celebrated expansions of the 2020s. For those interested in the physical attributes of the card, it features the standard Rare rarity symbol and the ZNR set code. The card’s design and mechanics have made it a staple in discussions about strategic depth and creature synergy.
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Archpriest of Iona
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Denman Rooke
Card Stock
English
{W}
Creature — Human Cleric
* / 2
W
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Archpriest of Iona's power is equal to the number of creatures in your party. (Your party consists of up to one each of Cleric, Rogue, Warrior, and Wizard.) At the beginning of combat on your turn, if you have a full party, target creature gets +1/+1 and gains flying until end of turn.
