Highlander
| Name | Highlander |
|---|---|
| Type | Spell |
| Description | [Reaction] (Play any time, even before spells and abilities resolve.)Choose a friendly unit. The next time it dies this turn, recall it exhausted instead. (Send it to base. This isn't a move.) |
| Artist | Kudos Productions |
| Set | Proving Grounds #020 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Highlander
Highlander, Spell, designed by Kudos Productions first released in Aug, 2026 in the set Riftbound Organized Play Promotional Cards and was printed exactly in 2 different ways.
Highlander fits best in midrange or combo-leaning decks that rely on protecting a single high‑value unit—especially ones with powerful “enter base,” “enter play,” or survival-triggered abilities—because it functions as a reactive pseudo‑counter to removal while also enabling replay value through recall; it’s particularly strong in decks that can capitalize on resetting a unit for additional triggers or that need to safeguard a key win condition for a turn cycle. However, in faster aggro lists it’s usually too slow at 4 cost, and in hard control decks it may be less efficient than unconditional protection or denial tools; if the format includes cheaper instant-speed protection (such as a 1–2 cost shield, phase-out, or true death-prevention effect that doesn’t require the unit to “die” first), those would generally be better due to tempo efficiency. Highlander should see play in synergy-driven or value-recursion builds where the recall is upside rather than drawback, but it’s unlikely to
Frequently asked questions about Highlander
What type of card is Highlander?
Highlander is a Spell card in Riftbound riftb.
What does Highlander do?
[Reaction] (Play any time, even before spells and abilities resolve.)Choose a friendly unit. The next time it dies this turn, recall it exhausted instead. (Send it to base. This isn't a move.)
What set is Highlander from?
Highlander was first released in the set Riftbound Organized Play Promotional Cards, illustrated by Kudos Productions.
Is Highlander legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Highlander can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What cards are similar to Highlander?
Cards similar to Highlander include Tactical Retreat. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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