Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd: Flashy Tempo Play
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd brings a compact {1}{W} sticker to the battlefield with a foil etched finish that catches the eye. This Legendary Creature — Dog relies on Flash to threaten from unexpected angles. On attack, Phelia exiles up to one other target nonland permanent. At the beginning of the next end step, return that card to the battlefield under its owner's control. If that card entered the battlefield under your control, put a +1/+1 counter on Phelia.
In Modern Horizons 3, Phelia fits tempo-oriented white shells that leverage blink and enter-the-battlefield synergies. The exile-and-return loop buys time, forces your opponent to react, and gives Phelia a growth path when conditions align. Use her to disrupt key permanents and advance your plan while keeping a modest mana footprint.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{W}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature — Dog
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Subtypes – Dog
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Flash. Whenever Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd attacks, exile up to one other target nonland permanent. At the beginning of the next end step, return that card to the battlefield under its owner's control. If that card entered the battlefield under your control, put a +1/+1 counter on Phelia.
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Power / Toughness – 2/2
