Steadfast Sentinel of the Plains
Loyal Warhound exemplifies reliability with a touch of divine vigilance. This white creature melds the steadfast nature of a paladin’s mount with strategic battlefield utility. With a modest mana cost of {1}{W}, it comes into play ready to watch over your defenses, boasting vigilance and a respectable 3/1 stat line. The card’s ability to fetch a basic Plains tapped when your opponent holds more lands subtly balances the battlefield, ensuring you won’t fall behind on mana development while maintaining board presence.
Perfect for decks that leverage white’s control elements or seek synergy with landfall or ramp strategies, Loyal Warhound can complement cards like Knight of Grace or Ajani’s Pridemate, benefiting from its vigilance and early board presence. Its flavor captures the essence of the Forgotten Realms’ faithful companions, embodying the celestial spirit that animates a paladin’s steed—always watchful and ready to protect.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {1}{W}
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Card Type: Creature
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Subtypes: Dog
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Vigilance
When Loyal Warhound enters the battlefield, if an opponent controls more lands than you, search your library for a basic Plains card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.
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Power / Toughness: 3/1
