Elspeth, Storm Slayer — Call the Skyborn Phalanx
Elspeth, Storm Slayer plays like a command piece for token and go wide white decks. The card text reads that if one or more tokens would be created under your control, twice that many are created instead which turns routine token generators into immediate battlefield pressure. With a +1 that makes a 1 1 white Soldier creature token, you get asymmetric value every turn and a steady stream of bodies to protect Elspeth or to push through damage.
The 0 loyalty ability puts a +1 +1 counter on each creature you control and grants them flying until your next turn which both buffs and resets combat math in your favor. The minus three answers large threats by destroying a target creature an opponent controls with mana value 3 or greater while starting loyalty at 5 gives you time to develop tokens and counters. This Near Mint foil Japanese Showcase from Tarkir Dragonstorm is a practical choice for commander or competitive play and slots into many white based builds that favor incremental advantage. Pick it up to accelerate board presence and secure air superiority.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {3}{W}{W}
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Card Type – Legendary Planeswalker
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Subtypes – Elspeth
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – If one or more tokens would be created under your control, twice that many of those tokens are created instead. +1: Create a 1/1 white Soldier creature token. 0: Put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control. Those creatures gain flying until your next turn. −3: Destroy target creature an opponent controls with mana value 3 or greater.
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Loyalty – 5
