Solemn Simulacrum
Mana Cost:
Type: Artifact Creature — Golem
Oracle Text:
When this creature enters, you may search your library for a basic land card, put that card onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.
When this creature dies, you may draw a card.
Power/Toughness: 2/2
Rarity: rare
Prints: View all prints (19) →
Expansion: Doctor Who
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Character Background
Solemn Simulacrum, affectionately dubbed "Sad Robot," embodies the quintessential value engine, a stoic Golem whose purpose is to meticulously serve its controller. While its 2/2 body and {4} mana cost appear modest, its true power lies in its dual triggered abilities. Upon entering the battlefield, this dutiful construct immediately ramps you by fetching a basic land, ensuring you hit crucial land drops and accelerate towards your late-game threats. This makes it an absolute staple in **ramp** and **control** strategies, where consistently hitting mana is paramount. But the Simulacrum's generosity doesn't end there; when this solemn sentinel eventually falls, it replaces itself by allowing you to draw a card, mitigating the card disadvantage often associated with creature removal. This potent combination of mana acceleration and card replacement makes it a prime target for **blink effects** or **sacrifice outlets**, allowing you to repeatedly extract immense value from its triggers. Think of it as a melancholic but endlessly useful companion, sacrificing itself to further your game plan, ensuring your resources are always flowing.
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