Bulwark Ox — Steady Shield of the Aetherdrift
Bulwark Ox is a compact, efficient creature that earns its keep in creature centric decks. Bulwark Ox lets you accumulate +1/+1 counters as it attacks while saddled, turning a repeatable attack trigger into scalable board presence. The borderless art highlights the oxs armored plating and the mounted rider projecting aetheric shields which signals its role as a counter engine and a short term sacrificial shield for your board.
Play Bulwark Ox when you need incremental growth and a reliable clean up option. You can sac the ox to grant hexproof and indestructible to creatures that already have counters, buying a turn to stabilize against sweepers. Light Play condition and borderless treatment make this Aetherdrift printing appealing to collectors and players who want a striking tabletop presence as well as clear, functional design for tournament play. Add Bulwark Ox to a midrange or token shell to reward careful sequencing and protect your key threats.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {1}{W}
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Card Type: Creature
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Subtypes: Ox Mount
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Whenever this creature attacks while saddled, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. Sacrifice this creature: Creatures you control with counters on them gain hexproof and indestructible until end of turn. Saddle 1
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Power / Toughness: 2/2
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Set: Aetherdrift
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Rarity: Rare
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Language: English
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Condition: Light Play
