Elspeth Conquers Death vs Kardur's Vicious Return — MTG Card Comparison
Elspeth Conquers Death has the edge overall — it is legal in more formats (5 vs 0).
Elspeth Conquers Death
(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after III.)
I — Exile target permanent an opponent controls with mana value 3 or greater.
II — Noncreature spells your opponents cast cost {2} more to cast until your next turn.
III — Return target creature or planeswalker card from your graveyard to the battlefield. Put a +1/+1 counter or a loyalty counter on it.
Kardur's Vicious Return
(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after III.)
I — You may sacrifice a creature. When you do, Kardur's Vicious Return deals 3 damage to any target.
II — Each player discards a card.
III — Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. Put a +1/+1 counter on it. It gains haste until your next turn.
| Stat | Elspeth Conquers Death | Kardur's Vicious Return |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | {3}{W}{W} | {2}{B}{R} |
| CMC | 5 | — |
| Type | Enchantment — Saga | Enchantment — Saga |
| Rarity | Rare | Uncommon |
| Set | Theros Beyond Death | Kaldheim |
| Price (USD) | — | — |
| Standard | ✗ | ✗ |
| Modern | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pioneer | ✓ | ✗ |
| Legacy | ✓ | ✗ |
| Vintage | ✓ | ✗ |
| Commander | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pauper | ✗ | ✗ |
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