Shell for the Long Game
Bedrock Tortoise is a deliberate addition to decks that plan to outlast opponents. On its turn your creatures gain hexproof which shields key attackers from targeted removal and lets you advance combat without worrying about exile or destroy effects. The second ability turns high toughness into a threat by making creatures deal damage equal to their toughness instead of their power, so walls and big defenders suddenly trade in for dependable reach.
This extended art light play foil from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan carries practical value in both casual and constructed play. The card name Bedrock Tortoise reflects its role as a foundation piece that shifts board math and rewards decks that invest in survivable creatures. Experienced players will recognize the synergy with pump effects and global buffs that lift toughness and convert defensive posture into offense.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost {3}{G}
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Card Type Creature
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Subtypes Turtle
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) As long as it’s your turn, creatures you control have hexproof. Each creature you control with toughness greater than its power assigns combat damage equal to its toughness rather than its power.
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Power / Toughness 0/6