Hopeful Initiate
Innistrad: Crimson Vow Promos 20p • rare
- Set
- Innistrad: Crimson Vow Promos
- Collector number
- 20p
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Dan Murayama Scott
- Market price
- $0.50
What it does
Training (Whenever this creature attacks with another creature with greater power, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.)
2 generic mana white mana, Remove two +1/+1 counters from among creatures you control: Destroy target artifact or enchantment.
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
Hopeful Initiate was released as part of the promotional suite for the 2021 Magic: The Gathering expansion Innistrad: Crimson Vow. The card depicts a Cathar-in-training within the gothic, horror-inspired setting of Innistrad, reflecting the plane's thematic focus on human resilience against encroaching darkness and supernatural threats. The promotional version features unique border art that distinguishes it from the standard set release, emphasizing its role as a collectable incentive for participation in local game store events.
The card was illustrated by artist Anna Steinbauer, who utilized a warm, reverent visual style to capture the character's dedication. In the context of the game's mechanics, the Initiate is noted for its ability to grow stronger over time and interact with enchantments, making it a functional staple in aggressive white-aligned decks. Upon its release, it was well-received by players for its efficient design and the evocative flavor text that grounds the card in the established lore of the church of Avacyn.
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