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Ambling Stormshell from Tarkir Dragonstorm arrives as a patient but potent threat. Casting for {3}{U}{U}, this 5/9 Turtle brings Ward 2 to discourage cheap removal and a steady card advantage engine when it attacks. The printed text is practical in play; the stun counters trade tempo for raw card draw and the untap synergy with other Turtle spells lets you plan around attacks and timing.
Play it in a control shell or a tribal deck that can reliably recur Turtle spells. The creature’s bulk makes it a durable clock while its attack trigger refuels your hand, and the Ward tax forces opponents to pay more or lose interaction. If you want a card that changes the cadence of combat and rewards sequencing, Ambling Stormshell is a logical choice to slot into midrange or blue tempo lists. Add this Near Mint English printing to your collection and test how its resilience reshapes your turns.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost – {3}{U}{U}
- Card Type – Creature
- Subtypes – Turtle
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Ward 2 Whenever this creature attacks, put three stun counters on it and draw three cards. (If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove one from it instead.) Whenever you cast a Turtle spell, untap this creature.
- Power / Toughness – 5/9