Guarding the Elite: A Scaly Surprise
Meet Elite Scaleguard, your steadfast ally in the battlefield, ready to bolster your defenses and strike fear into your opponents' hearts. For just {4}{W}, this Human Soldier brings a refreshing twist to your strategy. When it enters the battlefield, it triggers bolster 2, allowing you to strengthen your weakest creature while adding two +1/+1 counters to it. This ability not only enhances your board presence but can also pave the way for a powerful assault.
Imagine pairing Elite Scaleguard with creatures like Qasali Pridemage or Risen Reef, amplifying their impact while keeping pressure on your opponents. Furthermore, when your buffed creature attacks, you can tap target creature defending against your relentless onslaught, providing you with both offense and defense in one swoop. Whether you're building a creature-heavy deck or looking to outmaneuver your friends at your next Commander night, this card is sure to shine.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {4}{W}
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Card Type: Creature
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Subtypes: Human Soldier
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): When Elite Scaleguard enters the battlefield, bolster 2. (Choose a creature with the least toughness among creatures you control and put two +1/+1 counters on it.) Whenever a creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it attacks, tap target creature defending player controls.
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Power / Toughness: 2/3
