Nestguard Sentinel
Krotiq Nestguard brings reliable board presence to green decks that value early stability and late aggression. As a 4/4 for {2}{G} with Defender, it soaks damage and blocks efficiently while leaving mana for development. The printed ability reads as an investment; pay {2}{G} and the Nestguard sheds defender for a turn, turning a wall into a surprise attacker to close out stalled games or push through a key point of damage.
The card fits snugly into creature-based builds on Tarkir, trading flashiness for utility. In limited formats Krotiq Nestguard trades well against smaller attackers and becomes a combat trick when you have spare mana. The flavor leans into the set lore with a bushwhacker caught out among stinging brood and latent draconic echoes, which helps explain why a forest guardian would be both rooted and dangerous. Add this Near Mint English copy to a collection or a green deck that needs dependable bodies and an occasional offensive pivot.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{G}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Insect
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Defender. 2G: This creature can attack this turn as though it didn’t have defender.
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Power / Toughness – 4/4
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Set – Tarkir: Dragonstorm
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Rarity – Common
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Language – English
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Condition – Near Mint
