Defend the Celestus
Foundations Jumpstart 649 • uncommon
- Set
- Foundations Jumpstart
- Collector number
- 649
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Andrey Kuzinskiy
- Market price
- $0.25
What it does
Distribute three +1/+1 counters among one, two, or three target creatures you control.
Witch, werewolf, and cathar stood shoulder to shoulder around the Sungold Lock at the center of the ritual, ready to stop Tovolar's assault—or die trying.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Defend the Celestus was released in the Foundations Jumpstart set, a product designed to serve as a cornerstone for Magic: The Gathering players, emphasizing accessibility and evergreen themes. The card portrays a pivotal moment involving the Celestus, a mystical artifact central to the lore of the plane of Innistrad, which acts as a celestial clock governing the cycles of day and night. By creating an instant-speed defensive effect, the design reinforces the importance of this artifact as a sanctuary against the encroaching threats of the dark world.
The artwork was commissioned from Andrey Kuzinskiy, an artist known for his atmospheric and narrative-driven fantasy illustrations. His depiction focuses on the architectural majesty and magical luminescence of the Celestus, aiming to capture the weight and ancient power of the site. Within the community, the card is recognized for its utility in gameplay and its visual contribution to the broader, ongoing visual language established for the Innistrad setting.
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