Forest Anchor: Kodama of the West Tree
Kodama of the West Tree brings a steady, tuned rhythm to green decks that value board modification and land acceleration. This Legendary Spirit reads like a compact toolkit: reach to hold the ground, and a static benefit that grants trample to modified creatures which turns small incremental buffs into reliable pressure. In play the card rewards strategies built around Equipment, Auras or counters, converting each incremental investment into combat potential.
When a modified creature you control connects with an opponent Kodama of the West Tree finds you a basic land and puts it straight onto the battlefield tapped. That effect smooths mana and accelerates midgame plays while keeping the interaction focused on combat engagement. Practical, efficient, and lore friendly, this version from Foundations Jumpstart features anime style art that emphasizes the Kodama as both guardian and conduit. Add it to decks that lean into modifications and want consistent land fixes during combat turns.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{G}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature
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Subtypes – Spirit
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Reach
Modified creatures you control have trample. (Equipment, Auras you control, and counters are modifications.)
Whenever a modified creature you control deals combat damage to a player, search your library for a basic land card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.
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Power / Toughness – 3/3
