---
name: "Eternal of Harsh Truths"
mana_cost: "{2}{U}"
cmc: 3
type_line: "Creature — Zombie Cleric"
colors: ["U"]
color_identity: ["U"]
keywords: ["Afflict"]
set: "HOU"
set_name: "Hour of Devastation"
collector_number: "34"
rarity: "uncommon"
artist: "Izzy"
oracle_id: "5c09d646-afea-4fd0-9752-04820b81cc5b"
canonical_url: "https://avascry.com/printing/eternal-of-harsh-truths-hou"
legalities:
  commander: "legal"
  standard: "not_legal"
  modern: "legal"
  pioneer: "legal"
  legacy: "legal"
  vintage: "legal"
  pauper: "not_legal"
  penny: "not_legal"
---

# Eternal of Harsh Truths
- **Mana Cost:** `{2}{U}` (CMC: 3)
- **Type:** Creature — Zombie Cleric
- **Power/Toughness:** 1/3
- **Keywords:** Afflict

## Oracle Text
Afflict 2 (Whenever this creature becomes blocked, defending player loses 2 life.)
Whenever this creature attacks and isn't blocked, draw a card.

> *"If creating the Eternals was Bolas's plan here, what is his plan for the Eternals?"
—Jace Beleren*

## Top 4096-Dim Neural Synergies
1. [Merciless Eternal](/printing/merciless-eternal-hou.md) — Creature — Zombie Cleric
2. [Wildfire Eternal](/printing/wildfire-eternal-prm.md) — Creature — Zombie Jackal Cleric
3. [Khenra Eternal](/printing/khenra-eternal-akr.md) — Creature — Zombie Jackal Warrior
4. [Manticore Eternal](/printing/manticore-eternal-hou.md) — Creature — Zombie Manticore
5. [Spellweaver Eternal](/printing/spellweaver-eternal-akr.md) — Creature — Zombie Snake Wizard
6. [Neheb, the Eternal](/printing/neheb-the-eternal-cmm.md) — Legendary Creature — Zombie Minotaur Warrior

## Printing Details
- **Set:** Hour of Devastation (HOU) #34
- **Rarity:** Uncommon
- **Artist:** Izzy
- **Total Printings:** 12 across all historical editions

## Format Legalities
Commander: `legal` | Standard: `not_legal` | Modern: `legal` | Pioneer: `legal` | Legacy: `legal` | Vintage: `legal` | Pauper: `not_legal` | Penny: `not_legal`