Saul, Desired Ruler – Uncommon Israel King – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG
- Rocky Santangela
- Jul 3
- 2 min read
Power With Conditions
Saul, Desired Ruler is an Uncommon King Being from the Israel Age, costing 5 faith with 4 strength and 2 hope. When created, his Prophecy triggers, allowing you to Exile a target enemy being with 2 or less strength. This immediate removal can neutralize early threats or persistent utility beings while deploying a strong board presence. His impressive attack power for his cost makes him a natural fit in midrange pressure decks.
This card's verse is 1 Samuel 18:11:
"And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall with it. And David avoided out of his presence twice."
Strategic Use In Gameplay
Saul blends targeted removal with a dominant physical presence, making him an ideal play against decks that rely on low-strength utility creatures or value engines. His Prophecy-triggered exile disrupts enemy development while placing a high-damage threat onto your storyline. He excels in control matchups, counters swarm tactics, and functions as a clean answer to elusive low-strength problems.
Synergies and Plays:
Exile Small Threats: Use him to remove supporting enemy beings with low strength, especially those with powerful ongoing effects.
Strong Attacker With Value: His 4 strength at 5 cost, paired with removal, makes him a two-for-one in tempo-focused decks.
King Synergy: Fits well into King tribal decks, where his presence and prophecy effects are amplified by synergy buffs or tutoring mechanics.
Saul, Desired Ruler – Uncommon Israel King – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can Saul exile any being with 2 or less strength?
A: Yes, as long as it’s a targetable enemy being and has 2 or less strength, it qualifies for exile.
Q: What happens if there are no valid targets when Saul is created?
A: Then the Prophecy effect does nothing, but he still enters as a 4/2 body.
Q: Is Saul better in control or tempo decks?
A: He works well in both, but particularly shines in midrange strategies where his immediate value swings momentum in your favor.
Saul, Desired Ruler – Uncommon Israel King – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG
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