Mage Wars: Holy Strike Promo Card

Mage Wars: Holy Strike Promo Card is a promotional card released at Gen Con 2013 for the popular fantasy and combat card game Mage Wars. Titled "Holy Strike Incantation, Novice," it costs just 3 mana and lets the target of the next melee attack this turn gain the Ethereal trait. In Mage Wars, the Ethereal trait makes a card or attack bypass certain blockers or become untouchable by specific blocking effects, adding a strategic layer to area control and the choice of who dominates the board. As a promo card, it isn’t part of the regular expansions and can only be found at events or special promo packs. The effect is simple but powerful: by playing the card, you can ensure your melee attack isn’t blocked or that it slides past a blocker that would normally stop it. This opens up combo possibilities with other cards that boost attack power or reduce mana costs, making the card a valuable tool for players looking to optimize their control strategy. In terms of mechanics, the card fits nicely with Area Majority/Influence and Dice Rolling, as most Mage Wars games revolve around area control and dice rolls to determine attack success. For those familiar with the game, the card offers a new way to think about play order and the interaction between attack and defense cards. If you’re looking for a small edge that can shift the dynamic of a match, the Holy Strike Promo Card might be the missing piece in your deck, but remember it can only be used once per game and isn’t widely available in stores.