Winged Custodian of Artifacts
Protector of the Wastes is a reliable midrange dragon that earns its slot in white decks that want removal tied to a threat. The extended art showcases the dragon in mid-descent, wings spread and talons out, matching a card that both flies over blockers and changes the board when it arrives or grows monstrous. Practical in Commander, it demands answers while offering a targeted exile effect that can neutralize problematic artifacts or enchantments across the table.
When you cast Protector of the Wastes you get a 5 5 flyer that also interacts with permanents immediately, and the Monstrosity ability gives a repeatable pressure point for later turns. The exile clause requires selecting targets controlled by different players which adds political leverage in multiplayer games. This Near Mint English printing from Commander Tarkir Dragonstorm is an easy inclusion in artifact hate lists or white midrange builds that value incremental board control. Add it to your deck and let it patrol the skies while removing troublesome noncreature permanents.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {4}{W}{W}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Dragon
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Flying. When this creature enters or becomes monstrous, exile up to two target artifacts and/or enchantments controlled by different players. {4}{W}: Monstrosity 3.
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Power / Toughness – 5/5
