Moon-Blessed ClericHow it works & interactions with other cards

What It Does

When Moon-Blessed Cleric enters the battlefield, its Divine Intervention ability triggers. This is an optional 'may' ability that allows you to search your library for any card with the enchantment type. If you find one, you reveal it to all players, shuffle your library, and place that specific card on top as your next guaranteed draw.

Step-by-Step Resolution

First, the Cleric enters the battlefield, and its triggered ability is put onto the stack. When the ability resolves, you decide whether to search or not. If you search, you must reveal the chosen enchantment to verify it is a legal target. Finally, you shuffle your library and place the revealed card on top; the shuffle happens before the card is placed, ensuring it stays right where you need it.

Common Mistakes

A common error is forgetting that the search is optional; if you already like the top card of your library, you don't have to search. Additionally, remember that if an effect causes you to shuffle your library after the Cleric's ability resolves but before you draw, you will lose the guaranteed enchantment. Also, note that this ability only searches for enchantments, unlike other tutors that might find lands or artifacts.

When to Play It

Play Moon-Blessed Cleric when you are looking for a specific silver bullet to answer an opponent's board or when you are ready to assemble a winning combo. Since it places the card on top rather than in your hand, it is most effective when paired with card-draw effects that let you access the enchantment immediately.

Interaction examples

Double the Divine Intervention

Roaming Throne

If you have Roaming Throne on the battlefield with 'Human' or 'Elf' chosen, Moon-Blessed Cleric's ability triggers twice when it enters. You can search for one enchantment, put it on top, then search for a second one. Note that only the second enchantment searched will remain on top, as the second search involves a shuffle that would move the first enchantment.

Efficiency in Sequence

Solemn Simulacrum

If you play Moon-Blessed Cleric and put an enchantment on top, and then play Solemn Simulacrum, the Simulacrum's enter-the-battlefield ability will force you to shuffle your library after searching for a land. This will move your enchantment to a random location in your deck. To avoid this, always use your land-searching effects before using the Cleric's ability.