"Epochrasite" is a 1/1 colorless construct printed as a rare for the Magic the Gathering expansion set known as "Future Sight." This is one of the most interesting cards printed in Future Sight because it introduces quite the interesting dynamic. It becomes a highly annoying dynamic for your opponents. In this respect, Epochrasite is the type of card that would probably give you the last laugh for the most part.

The converted mana cost for Epochrasite is two. You will need two colorless mana to play Epochrasite from your hand and onto the battlefield. For what Epochrasite can do, the converted mana cost is well worth it. Keep in mind that Epochrasite is an artifact. It means that Epochrasite is susceptible to anything and everything that goes after artifacts. In this respect, a good spell such as "Disenchant," "Shatter," or "Naturalize," could send Epochrasite to the graveyard. However, it would be unwise for your opponent to try that stunt on Epochrasite.

What does Epochrasite do in the first place?

Normally, Epochrasite is probably going to be played from your hand. If so, then it is just a 1/1 creature. However, there is more to Epochrasite than just that for the most part. Its main ability kicks in when Epochrasite is not played from your hand. Should that be the case, Epochrasite gets three +1/+1 counters. Instead of being a 1/1 creature, Epochrasite becomes a 4/4 creature. A 4/4 creature is far more threatening than a 1/1 creature. A 4/4 creature would beat an opponent down in a matter of turns.

There is one method in which you do not have to play Epochrasite from your hand. In this respect, it would be with the artifact known as "Gate to the AEther." With Gate to the AEther, players reveal the top card of their libraries at the beginning of their respective upkeep steps. If it is a land, enchantment, creature, or artifact, they may play it. However, that is incredibly risky for the most part. But, it is not the end of the world of Epochrasite gets sent to the graveyard.

Should Epochrasite get sent to the graveyard, it gets Exiled from the game. It will have three suspend counters. In this respect, you remove a counter from Epochrasite during your next turn. You keep doing that until there are no more suspend counters on Epochrasite. When Epochrasite has no more suspend counters, you can play it again. Since you did not play it from your hand, Epochrasite gets those three +1/+1 counters on it.

If Epochrasite ends up getting destroyed again, it becomes Exiled again with three suspend counters. In this respect, you can keep bringing Epochrasite back. The only way that Epochrasite can be neutralized is if an opponent manages to neutralize it without sending it to the graveyard or to simply Exile it from the game.

Overall, the Epochrasite is a very handy card for the most part. If you know your opponent does not have any creature removal spells, then Epochrasite becomes a very interesting card to have.

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