This alternate Lee Sin brings the same brutal payoff as the primary version, but the tone is different.
It’s not about impact. It’s about focus. At six mana, this is still a high-cost Champion Unit built for buff-based decks that go wide—but this version adds an extra layer of calm authority.
The effect is unchanged, but the vibe is pure inner mastery.
If your deck plays around timing and positioning, Lee Sin is the amplifier that rewards you for setting up right.
Gameplay / Cool Mechanics
Lee Sin gives +2 power to other buffed friendly units at his battlefield. It’s a positional anthem that doesn’t scale with the board size—it scales with setup.
If your units already have buffs, Lee Sin doesn’t just make them stronger. He finishes the job.
The Accelerate tag adds flexibility. For one more mana, he enters ready—meaning he can block, swing, or immediately anchor a fight. And in Riftbound’s mid-to-late turns, that one moment of extra power can tip the whole game.
If you’ve built your side with small but stacked threats, Lee Sin turns them into lethal problems. The effect isn’t flashy, but it’s consistent, and it doesn’t require ongoing triggers. You just play him—and he holds the field.
He doesn’t need keywords or abilities. The value’s already there, passive and immediate.
That makes him a clean add for Ionia-based decks or midrange shells that focus on battlefield buffs and smart sequencing.
Visuals
The alternate art strips away the motion and puts Lee Sin in total control. Standing still, fists glowing, every muscle tightened but still.
The lighting is dramatic, but the posture is silent.
It’s not about the fight—it’s about readiness. He doesn’t need to move. He’s already centered.
The warm glow from the right contrasts with the dark shadows of the background, creating a meditative, nearly reverent mood.
Pull Rate and Value Speculation
Set Number: OGN 151a of 298
Rarity: Champion
Foil Status: Standard foil confirmed
Alt / Overnumbered: This is an alternate-art version, marked with the ‘a’ suffix
Lee Sin’s alt art will be a collector favorite. Same power, but a totally different flavor. Competitive players will want both for flexibility.
Alt collectors will chase this one specifically for its minimalist strength. Expect foils to see high demand early.
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