Lazav on the Lam
Lazav, Familiar Stranger slides into play as a quiet threat that rewards clever play and graveyard interaction. Cast for {1}{U}{B}, this Legendary Creature shapeshifter starts as a 1/4 that grows with every crime you commit. Each time you commit a crime you put a +1/+1 counter on Lazav then may exile a card from a graveyard. If that exiled card is a creature you can have Lazav become a copy of it until end of turn, letting you adopt tools and abilities from the table when the moment calls for them. The printed wording makes the timing and limits explicit, which matters in tight multiplayer games and against targeted responses.
In practical terms Lazav doubles as an attrition engine and a toolbox. He withstands early aggression while accumulating counters and then flips into the answer you need after a timely exile. This card pairs cleanly with graveyard milling, sacrifice lines, and decks that make committing crimes a consistent motif. The foil near mint presentation from Outlaws of Thunder Junction is an aesthetic bonus for collectors and players who want a statement piece that performs in both casual and competitive environments.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{U}{B}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature
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Subtypes – Shapeshifter
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Whenever you commit a crime, put a +1/+1 counter on Lazav, Familiar Stranger. Then you may exile a card from a graveyard. If a creature card was exiled this way, you may have Lazav become a copy of that card until end of turn. This ability triggers only once each turn. (Targeting opponents, anything they control, and/or cards in their graveyards is a crime.)
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Power / Toughness – 1/4
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Rarity – Uncommon
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Set – Outlaws of Thunder Junction
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Language – English
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Condition – Near Mint
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Style – Foil
