Narset of the Ancient Way
Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths 278 • mythic
- Set
- Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths
- Collector number
- 278
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana red mana white mana
- Type
- Planeswalker
- Colors
- Red · Blue · White
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $0.90
What it does
+1: You gain 2 life. Add blue mana, red mana, or white mana. Spend this mana only to cast a noncreature spell.
−2: Draw a card, then you may discard a card. When you discard a nonland card this way, Narset deals damage equal to that card's mana value to target creature or planeswalker.
−6: You get an emblem with "Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this emblem deals 2 damage to any target."
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
Narset of the Ancient Way was released in 2020 as part of the Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This specific iteration of the character, a planeswalker monk from the plane of Tarkir, was designed to showcase her mastery of noncreature spells and her unique Jeskai-aligned magic. The artwork, illustrated by Magali Villeneuve, depicts Narset in a dynamic, ethereal style that emphasizes her meditative yet powerful connection to the flow of mana.
The design of this card was highly anticipated by players who followed the character's narrative arc from her previous appearances. Villeneuve’s illustration received significant praise from the community for its intricate detail and the way it captured Narset’s scholarly nature. As a card, it became a staple in various constructed formats, valued for its ability to provide utility and board control, solidifying its place as a recognizable and sought-after entry in the modern era of the game.
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