Steadfast Stand
Defiant Survivor from Duskmourn: House of Horror plays like the kind of one drop you slot into tempo builds and white weenie shells. The near mint, uncommon print carries the practical value of a reliable early blocker that can hold the line while you assemble a longer plan. As an experienced player you will notice it keeps pressure on the board without asking for much setup and it meshes with Survivor synergies in limited or casual constructed lists.
The card reads plainly and does its job. In games where board presence matters, Defiant Survivor trades favorably and buys you incremental advantage. Lore wise this Survivor is one of those steady presences in Duskmourn who refuses to yield despite the House of Horror closing in. Use it to stabilize, chump when necessary and grow your tempo edge as the midgame approaches.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{W}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Human Survivor
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – First strike
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Power / Toughness – 2/1