Xenic Poltergeist

Creature — Spirit

{T}: Until your next upkeep, target noncreature artifact becomes an artifact creature with power and toughness each equal to its converted mana cost/mana value.

Legality

Format	Legality
1v1 Commander	Legal
Archenemy	Legal
Canadian Highlander	Legal
Casual	Legal
Commander / EDH	Legal
Commander: Rule 0	Legal
Custom	Legal
Duel Commander	Legal
Highlander	Legal
Legacy	Legal
Leviathan	Legal
Limited	Legal
Oathbreaker	Legal
Oldschool 93/94	Legal
Planechase	Legal
Premodern	Legal
Quest Magic	Legal
Tiny Leaders	Legal
Vanguard	Legal
Vintage	Legal

Discussion (34)

FormOverFunction on Favorite EDH Cards

2 weeks ago

Just a fun Friday post. What are some of your favorite pet-cards? Not necessarily key pieces or staples, just cards that you at least want to include in whatever deck you’re working on. I’m going to toss a couple out, though I’ll probably remember more later (and I hope you all do too). Whipkeeper is weird, and heavily reliant on circumstances, but when you have it on hand and those circumstances arise it’s really fun! Walking Sponge is another similar critter. That’s red and blue, and now I think I’ll shoot for one of each color. I’ve touted my love for Xenic Poltergeist often enough that you’re probably tired of it, but I’m always happy to draw it. I don’t play a ton of green, but Dense Canopy is something that’s had a special flavor for me. I love the idea of stealing a little of the power from flying, which is a pretty significant strength for a basic evergreen ability. In white I’ll pick Confessor as it’s a neat effect with a solid flavor. Mechanically I’m not a big fan of what lifegain decks have become, because of the sort of game state that you can end up with in a casual format, but I’m not totally negative on them. For an artifact, as a bonus, I’ll say Armageddon Clock because it’s a fun, symmetrical, way to move the game ahead while still giving people an extra out to regulate it some. What are some of your favorite cards, even if they aren’t particularly high-end?

FormOverFunction on The GingerBant Man!

8 months ago

Exactly. Generally I'm focused on destroying power stones with Xenic Poltergeist or wiping out all the treasures with Titania's Song. I thought I was going to be a hero and turn that knowledge around for good, but I’ve failed. Your deck looks like a blast though!!

bradtheimpaler13 on Mickyhouse

1 year ago

Plus one for Xenic Poltergeist. Nobody shows that card luv.

freezerboy on The Color Pie Must Die

2 years ago

Deck did decently, though lost to a voltron style situation where the creature had protection from black, white, and red and I was basically stuck. Didn't have enough artifact removal, and didn't draw any tutors to grab something like Xenic Poltergeist to take out the equipment. Looking to add in a Tower of the Magistrate and Kor Haven to see if that can help out in that department. Looks like more testing is in order.

king-saproling on The Color Pie Must Die

2 years ago

These might interest you: Xenic Poltergeist, Opalescence, Adarkar Valkyrie, Mimic Vat, Deflecting Swat, Harvester of Souls, Bounty Agent, Maddening Imp, Horobi, Death's Wail, Reconnaissance, Gorilla Shaman, Sunforger, Bolt Bend, Captured by the Consulate, Pariah, Feed the Swarm

MIme2Waste on Death Comes For Us All

2 years ago

+1 because I love seeing Horobi. Cauldron of Souls is a powerhouse. Protects your board when Horobi is away and nukes when he's around. Beyond that, Retreat to Hagra and Tetzimoc are common pieces. I think Xenic Poltergeist is one of my favorite includes, simply because monoblack has such a hard time dealing with noncreature artifacts.

Happy brewing!

FormOverFunction on Mechanical Color Pie 2021 Changes

2 years ago

Green also used to have (though I guess it still exists) Living Artifact which is an enchantment AND not anti-Artifact, but I totally get (and agree with) the notion. I just wish they would give us another poltergeist like Xenic Poltergeist. That was a MUCH more enjoyable animate-Artifact effect. Now that I think about it... I guess I’d like more Xenic things in general.

Orange+ on Horobi and the Wailers ~100$

2 years ago

Hey, GrimlockVIII, thanks for you suggestions :)

I don't think Xenic Poltergeist will kill the target, because it is not a creature when it is targeted*. But as you mention, it would provide some utility by being able to kill artifacts in a two step process (first turn it into a creature, then second killing it with Horobi and an targeting ability).

I have played Grave Betrayal earlier, and it is a really good card. However, I took it out because it is very mana expensive, and because it was a bit chaotic to be playing everyone elses creatures. I think it could work well in this deck, but I just didn't enjoy playing it that much..

*Im happy to be corrected on this if Im wrong