Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
LCI · mythic · Released 2023-11-17
Power
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Derived from the 7 atoms below.
above rate
minor value alone
wants support
can take over a game
one mode
broadly useful
easily answered
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No active conflicts.
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Rationale
2cmc 2/2 legendary artificer whose activated ability creates a haste copy of any creature or artifact you control (as an artifact), sacrificed at end step. This is a uniquely efficient ETB-abuse engine at just 2 mana — copying any high-value ETB creature for {U}{R} + tap is above rate, and the haste on the copy means attack triggers fire immediately. Signature in artifact-matters, flicker/copy combo shells, and any deck with powerful ETB creatures or artifacts worth doubling up. The copy auto-sacrifices, enabling death triggers and aristocrat payoffs as well.
Learnings (3)
The copy is an artifact in addition to its other types, which means it counts toward artifact-matters payoffs (Breya, Etherium Sculptor triggers, Sai, Master Thopterist, etc.) even if the original was a creature with no artifact subtype.
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The sacrifice happens at the BEGINNING of the next end step, so if you activate on your opponent's end step, the copy survives until your own end step — effectively getting two full turns of use from one activation.
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Because Saheeli requires {U}{R} + tap, she cannot activate the turn she enters play without haste enablers, making her a one-shot-per-turn setup piece rather than an immediate combo catalyst.
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Popularity
- EDHREC rank: #4,620