Mark Of The Beast – Common Wrath Event – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

Mark Of The Beast – Base Art – Common Wrath Event – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

Strength Today Gone Tomorrow

Mark Of The Beast is a 1 Faith cost Event from the Wrath Age that grants +3 Strength and +3 Hope to a target friendly Being, but at a price: it is Exiled at the end of your turn. This explosive, yet fleeting buff provides a powerful tempo swing at minimal investment.

The Global Seal of Rebellion

In the days of the Beast’s rule, the world will be united in defiance against the living God. Every nation, tribe, and tongue will be brought under the power of one man, empowered by the dragon, deceiving the earth with signs and wonders. His system will stretch across every border, his image will be exalted, and his mark will be demanded. This mark will be more than a symbol, it will be the seal of allegiance to the Beast, an open rejection of the Lamb of God.

The decree will be absolute. Small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, none will be exempt from the choice. It will be placed in the right hand or on the forehead, branding the soul for the kingdom of darkness. Without it, no man will buy or sell. The world will see it as power, but heaven will see it as rebellion. For those who take it, their destiny will be sealed with eternal fire, and their bodies will taste the plagues of the wrath of God while they live.

This card's verse is Revelation 13:16:

"And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:"

Every plague described in Revelation will fall on the kingdom of the Beast. Pain will fill the bodies of those marked, their sores will not heal, and darkness will cover their cities. Waters will turn to blood, scorching heat will burn, and torment will rise like smoke without end. These judgments are not random, they are the righteous response of God to a world that chooses rebellion over redemption.

Mark Of The Beast – Full Art – Common Wrath Event – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

The Cost of Refusal

Those who refuse the mark will stand out as enemies of the system. They will be hunted, starved, and martyred for their testimony. This will be the time of patient endurance for the saints who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. Like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fire, they will stand without bowing, choosing death rather than worshiping the Beast. Their victory will not be in survival, but in faithfulness unto death, and their reward will be a place in the kingdom of Christ.

The mark will be more than an economic tool, it will be the final form of idolatry. From Cain’s rejection of God’s way to Nebuchadnezzar’s image in Babylon, the enemy has always sought worship. This will be his last, desperate attempt to take what belongs to God alone. But his kingdom will fall in one moment, when the Word of God comes down from heaven, and all his hosts as well on white horses, and every knee shall bow to the true King of kings, and Lord of lords.

Believer, your name is already written in the Lamb’s book of life. You are sealed by the Spirit of promise, clothed in the righteousness of Christ, and delivered from the wrath to come. Your hope is secure in His finished work, and your destiny is to reign with Him in glory. The mark of the Beast will never touch you, for "God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ" - 1 Thessalonians 5:9.

Strategic Use In Gameplay

This Event thrives in decks that seek immediate impact and tempo bursts. The +3/+3 buff can transform a modest unit into a threat capable of swinging trades or delivering a surprise strike on your opponent’s board or life total. Perfect for aggro strategies, it can also be used defensively to reinforce a key blocker. Its short-lived nature encourages calculated plays, swing hard now, accept the loss later.

Synergies and Plays:

• Aggro Finisher: Empower a low-cost Being to break through defenses or finish off a weakened opponent.

• Trade Tool: Buff a blocker to overpower a stronger enemy Being for value, exiling your unit at the end.

• Event Synergy: Works seamlessly in decks with buffs or combos that benefit from having beings be exiled.

Mark Of The Beast – Common Wrath Event – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where does the Being go when exiled?

A: It goes from the storyline to the exile pile, where it is exiled.

Q: Can I choose not to exile it at end of turn?

A: The exile is mandatory at the end of your turn, as the ability states.

Q: Is this better in aggressive or control decks?

A: It leans toward aggro, offering a quick temp boost or surprise swing, but can also support midrange decks that need instant value trades.

Mark Of The Beast – Common Wrath Event – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG