Soulbond
Soulbond is a keyword mechanic introduced in Avacyn Restored. Soulbond pairs up creatures with each other. When a creature with Soulbond enters the battlefield, it can choose another unpaired creature. The creatures are considered paired with each other. The player may also choose not to pair with another creature, and then choose to pair with another creature when that creature enters the battlefield. Usually, the creature with Soulbond as well as its pair gain abilities or advantages when paired up. There are also other cards which look for paired up creatures.
Creatures can not become members of multiple pairs. However, if two creatuers with Soulbond pair up, they each provide their benefits to each other. Thematically the mechanic has similarities with the overly complicated and obsolete Banding.
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Reminder text
The latest reminder text for Soulbond reads You may pair this creature with another unpaired creature when either enters the battlefield. They remain paired for as long as you control both of them.
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Color percentages
There is a total of 20 cards that involve soulbond, which divide by color as such:
- Green = 40 %
- Blue = 30 %
- White = 15 %
- Red = 15 %