Exemplar of Light
Foundations 11 • rare
- Set
- Foundations
- Collector number
- 11
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Ekaterina Burmak
- Market price
- $2.49
What it does
Flying
Whenever you gain life, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
Whenever you put one or more +1/+1 counters on this creature, draw a card. This ability triggers only once each turn.
"I will not rest until you know peace."
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Exemplar of Light is a foundational card introduced in the Foundations set, designed to anchor the mechanics of white-aligned decks within the game's core gameplay ecosystem. Developed by the Wizards of the Coast design team, the card was crafted to serve as a reliable, mid-range creature that rewards players for engaging with life-gain synergies, a hallmark strategy for the color in this specific release.
The visual direction for the card emphasizes the classic, high-fantasy aesthetic associated with the game's long-running iconography. The illustrator aimed to evoke a sense of stoic protection, utilizing bright, ethereal lighting to define the character as a beacon of stability. Upon its release, it was well-received by players seeking a dependable, straightforward option for teaching new mechanics while maintaining relevance in constructed play.
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