Shell Shock Sentinel
Hermitic Nautilus is a compact blue artifact creature that pulls practical work out of a humble shell. At {1}{U} it sits as a 1/4 with vigilance, which makes it a steady blocker and a reliable attacker on boards that require staying upright. The Light Play Foil finish highlights the spiraled carapace and cavern glow so the card reads cleanly on the table while still catching a flash of color when it matters.
Its activated ability for {1}{U} trades toughness for a burst of power with a precise payoff. Use Hermitic Nautilus to survive a wide range of combat sequences or to push through a kill when opponents misblock. In Lost Caverns of Ixalan lore it is less a loner and more a patient opportunist, surfacing when a meal or a beyond the reef advantage appears. For decks that value tempo and flexible defense this Nautilus is a low cost, low fuss addition that delivers predictable results.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost {1}{U}
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Card Type Artifact Creature
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Subtypes Nautilus
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) Vigilance
1{U}: Hermitic Nautilus gets +3/-3 until end of turn. -
Power / Toughness 1/4
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Rarity Uncommon
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Set The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
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Condition Light Play Foil
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Language English