Steadfast Sentinel of the Battlefield
Loyal Warhound stands as a vigilant guardian, embodying the steadfast loyalty that defines the white-aligned creatures in Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. This 3/1 Dog with vigilance offers immediate board presence while ensuring you keep pace with any opponent leveraging a land advantage. Its triggered ability to fetch a basic Plains when your adversary controls more lands than you helps stabilize your mana base efficiently, making it a subtle yet powerful tool for maintaining tempo and board control.
Ideal for decks that value consistent mana development and aggressive board posture, Loyal Warhound synergizes well with cards that capitalize on early battlefield dominance, such as Elite Spellbinder or Elite Guardmage. Its vigilance enables it to act both offensively and defensively without needing to tap, lending itself to strategies that pressure opponents while maintaining a solid defense. This extended art version brings a striking visual flair to your deck, perfect for players who appreciate both form and function in their Magic collection.
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: 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
