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Hardened Escort arrives as a practical answer for white decks that value board stability and tempo. In Duskmourn the Escort reads as a low cost creature that sticks on the battlefield, letting you hold the line while you set up your mid game. Experienced players will appreciate how the card slots into defensive roles, buffs from anthem effects, and chump blocks that leave you ready to trade up on the next turn.
The foil Near Mint printing gives the card extra presence in Commander and casual play while preserving tournament legality. Lore wise the Escort is a patrol veteran of the House of Horror, trained to absorb the first wave so your heavier threats survive. Use it in creature sets that need a reliable body early on and that scale with equipment and static buffs.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{W}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Human Soldier
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Vigilance
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Power / Toughness – 2/2
