Scout of the Cavern Skies
Miner's Guidewing is a compact flyer that does work beyond its 1/1 frame. With Flying and Vigilance, Miner's Guidewing provides air coverage while remaining available to block on your opponent's turn. In draft or limited pools from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan the creature is a reliable early game play that holds the sky and buys tempo.
Its death trigger pushes your board state forward by making another creature explore, which can turn a loss of blockers into card advantage or a late game pump. The name Miner's Guidewing fits the set lore, a nimble companion that scouts shaft mouths and uncovers whether your next draw will be a land or a surprise advantage for your creature base.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {W}
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Card Type: Creature
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Subtypes: Bird
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Flying, vigilance
When Miner's Guidewing dies, target creature you control explores. (Reveal the top card of your library. Put that card into your hand if it's a land. Otherwise, put a +1/+1 counter on that creature, then put the card back or put it into your graveyard.) -
Power / Toughness: 1/1