| Name | Mystic Runesaber  |
|---|---|
| Type | Minion - beast |
| Description | Elusive Battlecry: Increase the effects of your Leylines by 1 this game. |
| Flavor | And the cat came back, the very next ley. |
| Artist | Gabor Szikszai |
| Set | CATACLYSM #123515 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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Mystic Runesaber, Minion - beast, designed by Gabor Szikszai first released in May, 2026 in the set CATACLYSM.
Mystic Runesaber would fit best in a Mage “Leyline” synergy deck—likely a slower combo or value-oriented build that stacks and repeatedly triggers Leyline effects—because its Battlecry permanently increases their impact for the rest of the game, making it strongest in lists built heavily around that mechanic rather than in generic tempo or burn Mage. A 2‑mana Beast with Elusive is mildly sticky against targeted spells, but unless Leylines are central and consistently drawn, the card risks being understated and low impact on board. In most competitive Mage archetypes (like Tempo, Burn, or Control variants), more efficient 2‑drops or stronger synergy enablers—such as cards that directly generate spells, discount them, or provide immediate board impact—would generally be better, since they offer guaranteed tempo or value without requiring Leyline setup. Overall, this card should only see play in a dedicated Leyline-focused Mage deck where the scaling effect meaningfully snowballs; otherwi
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