Shy Stalker of Duskmourn
Bashful Beastie plays like a small tempo piece with a curious twist. This Near Mint Foil from Duskmourn House of Horror is a common creature that fits well in low curve black decks that want subtle disruption. It arrives on turn two, trades efficiently, and its enters the battlefield trigger taxes opposing attackers for a turn. For a pilot who reads the board and times removal, Bashful Beastie turns combat math into a quiet advantage rather than a flashy play.
The card reads simply but the implications matter in tight games. Bashful Beastie incentives careful sequencing; cast it after you bait a block and you shave away potential trades or stall a lethal swing. Lore wise the Beastie skulks at the edge of banquet halls and shadowed alleys in Duskmourn and prefers to be noticed by accident. Its foil finish makes it a tidy add for collectors and players who want a subtle piece of set flavor in both Commander and casual black builds.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{B}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Beast
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – When Bashful Beastie enters the battlefield you may have target creature get -1/-1 until end of turn. If a creature dealt damage this turn would die put a +1/+1 counter on Bashful Beastie instead.
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Power / Toughness – 2/1
