John, Water Baptism – Common Gospel Prophet – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG
- Rocky Santangela
- Jul 4
- 2 min read
The Voice of One Crying in the Wilderness
John, Water Baptism is a Common Prophet card from the Gospel Age, costing 4 faith and offering 2 strength with 4 hope. His keyword ability, Abundance, allows him to Challenge twice per turn, opening up immense potential for board pressure and tactical elimination of threats.
This card's verse is Matthew 3:3:
"For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight."
Strategic Use In Gameplay
John, Water Baptism offers powerful momentum control and works best in decks that want to build a strong storyline or buff it's beings. With his solid hope value and repeat action utility, he can neutralize small threats or soften larger ones before your finishers clean up. When paired with strength buffs, he becomes an aggressive force capable of breaking through even well-defended boards. As a Prophet, he benefits from synergy with other cards that scale off prophetic influence or holy attributes.
Synergies and Plays:
Abundance Strategy: Use his double challenge each turn to trade up or control the board with consistent pressure.
Buff Combos: Pair him with events or abilities that increase his strength, every buff is doubled in impact when you strike twice.
Prophet Synergy: Plays well with other Prophet-themed cards.
John, Water Baptism – Common Gospel Prophet – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can John challenge the same being twice in one turn?
A: Yes, as long as the game rules allow and the target remains valid, you can target the same or different enemy beings.
Q: What happens if he challenges once and then is removed before the second challenge?
A: He must be present and able to act for both challenges; if exiled, the second action will not occur.
Q: Is John better in aggressive or control decks?
A: He fits best in midrange decks, his Abundance is perfect for keeping pace or slowly overtaking the board through efficient trades.
John, Water Baptism – Common Gospel Prophet – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG
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