Swift Tidebreaker with a Drag Below
The Dragon Turtle from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms melds the raw might of oceanic legend with the tactical flexibility blue mages crave. Casting at an efficient cost of {1}{U}{U}, this creature arrives with Flash, allowing you to respond instantly to threats or maximize your combat tricks by surprising opponents. Its solid 3/5 body withstands early aggression, providing a sturdy presence on the battlefield that refuses to be easily brushed aside.
More importantly, Dragon Turtle’s signature ability, Drag Below, taps it and an opposing creature when it enters the battlefield, effectively locking down a key threat for your opponent’s next untap phase. This soft control element fits seamlessly into tempo-driven decks, pairing well with bounce spells like Unsummon or protection effects to preserve its utility. Whether you’re slowing down aggressive starts or setting up for a counterstrike, this card’s blend of resilience and interference earns it a dependable spot in many blue builds.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {1}{U}{U}
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Card Type: Creature
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Subtypes: Dragon Turtle
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Card Text / Rules Text: Flash
Drag Below — When Dragon Turtle enters the battlefield, tap it and up to one target creature an opponent controls. They don’t untap during their controllers’ next untap steps.
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Power / Toughness: 3/5
