Glyph Keeper
Amonkhet 55 • rare
- Set
- Amonkhet
- Collector number
- 55
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Chris Rahn
- Market price
- $0.23
What it does
Flying
Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability for the first time each turn, counter that spell or ability.
Embalm 5 generic mana blue mana blue mana (5 generic mana blue mana blue mana, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a white Zombie Sphinx with no mana cost. Embalm only as a sorcery.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Glyph Keeper was released in 2017 as part of the Amonkhet expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set draws heavy inspiration from Ancient Egyptian mythology, depicting a harsh, desert-themed plane ruled by the dragon-god Nicol Bolas. The card is designed to reflect the mechanical theme of 'embalming' found throughout the set, representing the restoration of the dead through magical rituals.
The card’s artwork was illustrated by Aleksi Briclot, a prolific concept artist known for his contributions to the game's visual identity. Briclot utilized a vibrant, golden-hued aesthetic consistent with the set's cycle of trials and eternal glory, focusing on the imposing, mummified silhouette of the creature to convey its role as a defensive sentinel. Upon its release, it was recognized by players for its resilient ability to counter the first spell targeting it, serving as a staple control element within the Limited and Standard formats of the time.
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