| Name | Gilded Drake  |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — drake |
| Description | Flying When Gilded Drake enters the battlefield, exchange control of Gilded Drake and up to one target creature an opponent controls. If you don't or can't make an exchange, sacrifice Gilded Drake. This ability still resolves if its target becomes ilSee more |
| Artist | Bob Eggleton |
| Set | Urza's Saga #76 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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Gilded Drake, Creature — drake, designed by Bob Eggleton first released in Oct, 1998 in the set Urza's Saga.
Gilded Drake is particularly effective in control or tempo decks that aim to disrupt opponents while maintaining board presence, as its ability to exchange control can turn the tide of a game by stealing key creatures. It synergizes well with decks that have a lot of creature removal or ways to protect it after the exchange, such as blue control decks with counterspells. While there are other powerful cards that can achieve similar effects, like Thief of Sanity or Sower of Temptation, Gilded Drake's low mana cost and ability to target any creature make it unique and valuable in specific strategies. Overall, it should see play in decks that can leverage its strengths, particularly in formats where creature control is crucial.
10/04/04
If the chosen creature to exchange is not on the battlefield at resolution, then sacrifice this card.
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