Apothecary Initiate vs Crystal Rod — MTG Card Comparison
Apothecary Initiate has the edge overall — it is legal in more formats (5 vs 0).
Apothecary Initiate
Whenever a player casts a white spell, you may pay {1}. If you do, you gain 1 life.
| Stat | Apothecary Initiate | Crystal Rod |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | {W} | {1} |
| CMC | 1 | — |
| Type | Creature — Kithkin Cleric | Artifact |
| Rarity | Common | Uncommon |
| Set | Shadowmoor | Fourth Edition |
| Price (USD) | — | — |
| Standard | ✗ | ✗ |
| Modern | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pioneer | ✗ | ✗ |
| Legacy | ✓ | ✗ |
| Vintage | ✓ | ✗ |
| Commander | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pauper | ✓ | ✗ |
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