Dust Animus — Lurking Spirit of the Dustlands
Dust Animus is a compact, evasive threat that scales with your board state. Cast for {1}{W}, the spirit arrives with flying and the potential to stick around as a meaningful attacker or blocker. The extended art edition shown here emphasizes the card's ephemeral nature with a swirling, sunlit form that reads well in commander and midrange white builds. In practice you will look to pair it with ramp or land untapping effects so the entry bonus triggers reliably.
Mechanically Dust Animus rewards resource timing rather than raw power. When you have five or more untapped lands it enters with two +1/+1 counters and a lifelink counter, turning a 2/3 flier into a tougher, life gaining presence. The Plot ability for {1}{W} also gives deckbuilders a tactical option in formats where Plot cards are supported. This Near Mint, Normal English extended art print is suited for collectors and players who value a subtle blend of utility and flavor in white creature suites.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost — {1}{W}
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Card Type — Creature
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Subtypes — Spirit
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) — Flying
If you control five or more untapped lands, Dust Animus enters the battlefield with two +1/+1 counters and a lifelink counter on it.
Plot {1}{W}
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Power / Toughness — 2/3
