Glory-Bound Initiate
Amonkhet 16 • rare
- Set
- Amonkhet
- Collector number
- 16
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- David Palumbo
- Market price
- $0.13
What it does
You may exert this creature as it attacks. When you do, it gets +1/+3 and gains lifelink until end of turn. (An exerted creature won't untap during your next untap step.)
"Fly as an arrow through the trials, and never waver in your course."— Oketra, god of solidarity
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Glory-Bound Initiate was released in 2017 as part of the Amonkhet expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set introduced a desert-themed plane inspired by Ancient Egyptian mythology, where citizens were tasked with competing in trials to prove their worth to the god-pharaoh. The creature embodies this lore, featuring the 'exert' mechanic, which forces the initiate to exhaust itself in order to gain superior strength and lifelink during combat, mirroring the thematic toll of the trials.
The card’s artwork was provided by David Palumbo, a renowned illustrator known for his dramatic, painterly approach to fantasy art. Palumbo sought to capture the intense, sun-drenched atmosphere of the plane while focusing on the physical strain and fanatical devotion inherent in the character's design. Upon its release, the card was well-received by competitive players for its efficiency as a two-drop creature, often serving as a cornerstone for aggressive white-based decks during its tenure in the Standard format.
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