Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd: Swift Exile on Attack

Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd brings tempo and a sharp edge to your curve. With Flash, you can slip her into combat or surprise an opponent by swinging when they least expect it. When Phelia 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 under your control, put a +1/+1 counter on Phelia.

In practice, she pairs well with blink effects and other tempo plays, providing a reusable threat even as you remove a problem temporarily. The result is a flexible tool for Modern Horizons 3 decks that value disruption and sudden pressure. Phelia is a rare Legendary Creature — Dog with a 2/2 body and a line of text that rewards precise timing and strategic planning.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {1}{W}
• Card Type – Legendary Creature — Dog
• Subtypes – Dog
• 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 it entered under your control, put a +1/+1 counter on Phelia.
• Power / Toughness – 2/2
• Loyalty – N/A