Embalm is a keyword ability in Magic: The Gathering found on some creature cards. It allows you to pay a specified cost and exile the creature card from your graveyard to create a token that’s a copy of that creature, except it’s a white Zombie in addition to its other types.
Utility in Gameplay and Deck Building
- Recycling Creatures: Embalm lets you reuse creatures from your graveyard, effectively doubling their utility.
- Resilience to Removal: It provides resilience against removal, ensuring you get value even after the creature is destroyed.
- Synergy with Token Strategies: Works well in decks that benefit from having creature tokens for various synergies like sacrifice or ‘enter the battlefield’ triggers.
In deck building, Embalm can be a valuable mechanic in strategies that focus on longevity and resilience, allowing for continued board presence and the efficient use of creatures.
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