Oath of the Gatewatch
Comparative Analysis {3}{U}
Instant
Surge {2}{U}
Target player draws two cards.
Target player draws two cards.
"Our time grows short. If we wish to vanquish the Eldrazi, we must unlock the hedrons' secrets."
—Jace Beleren
—Jace Beleren
Containment Membrane {2}{U}
Enchantment - Aura
Surge {U}
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step.
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step.
Crush of Tentacles {4}{U}{U}
Sorcery
Surge {3}{U}{U}
Return all nonland permanents to their owners' hands. If this spell's surge cost was paid, create an 8/8 blue Octopus creature token.
Return all nonland permanents to their owners' hands. If this spell's surge cost was paid, create an 8/8 blue Octopus creature token.
Cyclone Sire {4}{U}
Creature - Elemental
Flying
When Cyclone Sire dies, you may put three +1/+1 counters on target land you control. If you do, that land becomes a 0/0 Elemental creature with haste that's still a land.
When Cyclone Sire dies, you may put three +1/+1 counters on target land you control. If you do, that land becomes a 0/0 Elemental creature with haste that's still a land.
The rampaging Roil creates life out of the most volatile elements.
3/4
Gift of Tusks {U}
Instant
Until end of turn, target creature loses all abilities and becomes a green Elephant with base power and toughness 3/3.
It's an experience you'll never forget.
Grip of the Roil {2}{U}
Instant
Surge {1}{U}
Tap target creature. It doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step.
Draw a card.
Tap target creature. It doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step.
Draw a card.
Hedron Alignment {2}{U}
Enchantment
Hexproof
At the beginning of your upkeep, you may reveal your hand. If you do, you win the game if you own a card named Hedron Alignment in exile, in your hand, in your graveyard, and on the battlefield.
{1}{U}: Scry 1.
At the beginning of your upkeep, you may reveal your hand. If you do, you win the game if you own a card named Hedron Alignment in exile, in your hand, in your graveyard, and on the battlefield.
{1}{U}: Scry 1.
Jwar Isle Avenger {4}{U}
Creature - Sphinx
Surge {2}{U}
Flying
Flying
Though solitary by nature, the sphinxes did not hesitate to join in the fight against the Eldrazi.
3/3
Negate {1}{U}
Instant
Counter target noncreature spell.
"Eventually, everything returns to silence."
—Zarra, lullmage
—Zarra, lullmage
Oath of Jace {2}{U}
Legendary Enchantment
When Oath of Jace enters, draw three cards, then discard two cards.
At the beginning of your upkeep, scry X, where X is the number of planeswalkers you control.
At the beginning of your upkeep, scry X, where X is the number of planeswalkers you control.
"For the sake of the Multiverse, I will keep watch."
Overwhelming Denial {2}{U}{U}
Instant
Surge {U}{U}
This spell can't be countered.
Counter target spell.
This spell can't be countered.
Counter target spell.
Roiling Waters {5}{U}{U}
Sorcery
Return up to two target creatures your opponents control to their owners' hands. Target player draws two cards.
"The Roil may be unpredictable, but it is not uncontrollable."
—Noyan Dar, Tazeem roilmage
—Noyan Dar, Tazeem roilmage
Sphinx of the Final Word {5}{U}{U}
Creature - Sphinx
This spell can't be countered.
Flying
Hexproof
Instant and sorcery spells you control can't be countered.
Flying
Hexproof
Instant and sorcery spells you control can't be countered.
He answers questions as readily as he asks them, but his answer is always "no."
5/5
Sweep Away {2}{U}
Instant
Return target creature to its owner's hand. If that creature is attacking, you may put it on top of its owner's library instead.
The Roil takes many forms. It also takes many victims.
Umara Entangler {1}{U}
Creature - Merfolk Rogue Ally
Prowess
"Sea Gate is gone, the Halimar basin empty. But rebuild the seawall and give these waters time, and they will fill the basin anew."
2/1
Unity of Purpose {3}{U}
Instant
Support 2.
Untap each creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it.
Untap each creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it.
Faced with the novel problem of inspiring an army, Jace asked himself: "What would Gideon say?"
Bearer of Silence {1}{B}
Creature - Eldrazi
Devoid
When you cast this spell, you may pay {1}{C}. If you do, target opponent sacrifices a creature.
Flying
Bearer of Silence can't block.
When you cast this spell, you may pay {1}{C}. If you do, target opponent sacrifices a creature.
Flying
Bearer of Silence can't block.
2/1
Dread Defiler {6}{B}
Creature - Eldrazi
Devoid
{3}{C}, Exile a creature card from your graveyard: Target opponent loses life equal to the exiled card's power.
{3}{C}, Exile a creature card from your graveyard: Target opponent loses life equal to the exiled card's power.
It left behind an echoing emptiness more horrible than the grave.
6/8
Essence Depleter {2}{B}
Creature - Eldrazi Drone
Devoid
{1}{C}: Target opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.
{1}{C}: Target opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.
When Kozilek emerged at Sea Gate, his brood lineage swarmed to the surface.
2/3
Flaying Tendrils {1}{B}{B}
Sorcery
Devoid
All creatures get -2/-2 until end of turn. If a creature would die this turn, exile it instead.
All creatures get -2/-2 until end of turn. If a creature would die this turn, exile it instead.
Only one Eldrazi stood against them, yet the defenders were outnumbered.
Havoc Sower {3}{B}
Creature - Eldrazi Drone
Devoid
{1}{C}: Havoc Sower gets +2/+1 until end of turn.
{1}{C}: Havoc Sower gets +2/+1 until end of turn.
It grew with a terrible swiftness.
3/3
Inverter of Truth {2}{B}{B}
Creature - Eldrazi
Devoid
Flying
When Inverter of Truth enters, exile all cards from your library face down, then shuffle all cards from your graveyard into your library.
Flying
When Inverter of Truth enters, exile all cards from your library face down, then shuffle all cards from your graveyard into your library.
In its shadow, everything changed.
6/6
Kozilek's Shrieker {2}{B}
Creature - Eldrazi Drone
Devoid
{C}: Kozilek's Shrieker gets +1/+0 and gains menace until end of turn.
{C}: Kozilek's Shrieker gets +1/+0 and gains menace until end of turn.
Listen to the sound of defeat.
3/2
Kozilek's Translator {4}{B}
Creature - Eldrazi Drone
Devoid
Pay 1 life: Add {C}. Activate only once each turn.
Pay 1 life: Add {C}. Activate only once each turn.
From nothingness, sustenance.
3/5
Oblivion Strike {3}{B}
Sorcery
Devoid
Exile target creature.
Exile target creature.
It's bad enough to be torn to pieces. It's worse by far to be torn from the world itself.