Istvan, Butcher of Eln
Mystery Booster Commander Edition 14 • rare
- Set
- Mystery Booster Commander Edition
- Collector number
- 14
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1BBB
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Marius Bota
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Why it matters
Istvan, Butcher of Eln is a rare creature card originally appearing in the Dark set before its inclusion in the Mystery Booster Commander Edition. Collectors prize this card for its unique mechanical interaction, as its ability to reduce damage from creatures makes it a highly specific defensive tool in Magic: The Gathering gameplay.
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What it does
Istvan attacks each combat if able.
Prevent all damage that would be dealt to Istvan by creatures.
Whenever a creature an opponent controls dies, put two +1/+1 counters on Istvan.
No beast in Terisiare is more frightening than the man who haunts its woods.
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