John, Beloved Believer – Common Church Man – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG
- Rocky Santangela
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
Behold Thy Son
John, Beloved Believer is a 5-cost Man being from the Church Age with 5 Strength and 5 Hope. While he has no active ability, his high baseline stats make him a reliable body for pressuring the board, trading with enemy threats, or anchoring your mid-game line.
This card's verse is John 19:26:
"When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!"
Strategic Use In Gameplay
In a game filled with triggered abilities and complex mechanics, John stands as a stat-efficient choice for players looking for simplicity and solidity. His cost-to-stat ratio is highly competitive, and being a Man, he slides naturally into synergy-focused builds.
Synergies and Plays:
Solid Midrange Anchor: His 5/5 body makes him capable of trading favorably against most Beings in the same cost bracket.
Man Tribal Fit: Easily enhanced by effects targeting Man Beings, such as buffs, draw triggers, or Protect-granting cards.
No Timing Restrictions: With no abilities to coordinate, John can always be played on curve and reliably fulfill his role without planning around conditions.
John, Beloved Believer – Common Church Man – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why would I play a Being with no ability?
A: John offers great value in raw stats, making him ideal when you need a solid frontline without worrying about triggers or combos.
Q: Is he good for aggressive or defensive decks?
A: He works in both. His 5 Strength helps apply pressure, while his 5 Hope ensures he doesn’t fall to smaller threats easily.
Q: Does he work in synergy decks?
A: Absolutely. He’s a Man Being, so any deck leveraging Man synergies will benefit from his presence.
John, Beloved Believer – Common Church Man – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG
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