Fangkeeper's Familiar — Swift Serpent of the Dragonstorm
Fangkeeper's Familiar arrives with flash and immediate choices that reward timing and foresight. This near mint, borderless card from the Tarkir Dragonstorm set is a compact answer engine. As an experienced player you will appreciate how the creature's enter the battlefield mode selection converts a single investment of {1}{B}{U}{G} into life gain with card selection, permanent removal, or an on the stack counter. The printed artwork shows a coiled purple snake poised above floral sigils and ornate metalwork which underscores the card's role as a focused, tactical tool rather than a broad stroke play.
Use Fangkeeper's Familiar where instant speed interaction matters. The surveil option refines your draws and fuels graveyard synergies, while the enchantment removal and creature spell counter provide clean answers in midrange and control shells. At 3/3 the body is serviceable for blocking or applying pressure in the early turns. Add this Rare to decks that value flexibility and the ability to pivot during combat or control turns.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{B}{U}{G}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Snake
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Flash. When this creature enters the battlefield, choose one:
- You gain 3 life and surveil 3.
- Destroy target enchantment.
- Counter target creature spell.
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Power / Toughness – 3/3
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Set – Tarkir: Dragonstorm
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Rarity – Rare
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Language – English
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Condition – Near Mint
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Style – Normal
Ready to refine your deck? Add Fangkeeper's Familiar to your collection for reliable interaction and tidy utility across multiple matchups.
