The instant you see Wielder of Water, you’re struck by a gust of salty wind and the flash of sunset on crashing waves.
A single figure rises from the surf—torso twisting, arm extended—as he sculpts water into a circling spiral.
The mood is electric and daring, capturing a moment when elemental force bends to human will.
Illustration Breakdown
At center, the Wielder stands waist-deep in frothing water. His body twists in a perfect arc—shoulder back, chin raised—poise met with raw strength.
Water arcs from his palm in a translucent ribbon, catching the sun’s last rays and refracting them into prismatic droplets. That spiral of liquid—sharp, defined, and yet fluid—becomes both tool and weapon.
Behind him, an orange-pink sky fades into the approaching dusk, setting the tone at the edge of day and night.
The distant sun sits low on the horizon, its reflection dancing across the churning waves. The painter’s brushwork contrasts broad strokes in the sky with intricate detailing of scales and seashells adorning the Wielder’s waist.
Those texture shifts—smooth water swirls against the roughness of his scaled skin—accentuate the art’s tactile richness.
His stern expression, framed by short, sea-slick hair tipped in crimson, suggests discipline rather than wild abandon.
The faint glint in his eyes mirrors the water’s highlights, underscoring his command of this living element.
Gameplay Integration
Mechanically, Wielder of Water is a 3-cost, 2-power Ionia Unit with:
While I’m attacking or defending alone, I have +2|+0.
That +2 attack bonus transforms him from a modest 2-damage body into a 4-damage finisher when unopposed.
The art’s solitary figure rising above the surf parallels the card’s lone-unit boost: just as he stands alone against the sea, the Wielder stands unaccompanied on the battlefield to unleash that extra force.
Position him after baiting out enemy blockers, and his spiral of liquid becomes the conduit for that sudden tempo swing.
Collector Details / Value Mention
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Set Code: OGN
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Card Number: 055/298
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Rarity: Common
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Foil Status: Available in Origins booster packs
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Alt Art / Overnumbered: None announced
Though a common, Wielder of Water’s cinematic art elevates it to a minor chase piece.
Its foil pulls will emphasize the metallic sheen on his scales and the glinting edges of water spirals, making it a binder highlight for those who favor elemental majesty.
In drafts and constructed, expect Wielder of Water to find its place in any green–Ionia deck that values a surprise 4-damage punch.
Wielder of Water’s art and effect together evoke the thrill of commanding the tide.
Whether cutting through enemy ranks or standing resolute as defender, this figure reminds us that mastery over the elements can turn the tide—literally and figuratively—in any clash on the Rift.
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