Pride That Refuses to Fade
Leonin of the Lost Pride is a compact one drop that does work beyond its 3 over 1 frame. Played on turn two or earlier, this Cat Warrior trades into early threats and still leaves you with value when it dies. Its death trigger exiles a target card from an opponent’s graveyard, carving away recursion and disruption options while you keep up tempo and board development.
This printing from Foundations Jumpstart fits straightforward white game plans. Use Leonin of the Lost Pride to contest boards, close out favorable blocks, or to deny a key reanimation or flashback spell. The art and flavor imply a group that survived by refusing to be reclaimed by the Underworld, which maps to the card's practical role as a small body with a built in graveyard answer. Solid in aggressive and midrange shells, it slots easily into limited decks and sideboards when graveyard hate matters.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{W}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Cat Warrior
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – When Leonin of the Lost Pride dies, exile target card from an opponent’s graveyard.
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Power / Toughness – 3/1
