Sandsteppe Outcast — Flexible Early Game
Sandsteppe Outcast from Foundations Jumpstart is a compact white one drop that gives you a meaningful choice when it hits the battlefield. This Near Mint English printing presents the card cleanly for play or collection. On turn three it offers two distinct lines of development: invest in a beefier attacker with a +1/+1 counter, or add an evasive 1/1 Spirit token to pressure planeswalkers and chump block air threats.
The card plays well in aggressive and midrange shells because it converts a single cast into either immediate board presence or incremental card advantage. Experienced players will recognize the tempo decisions baked into the design. The art and frame reflect a grounded, gritty survivor which fits the Foundations Jumpstart flavor without overstating the mechanic. Add it to draft builds or frontload a sealed pool to smooth early plays.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{W}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Human Warrior
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – When Sandsteppe Outcast enters, choose one:
- Put a +1/+1 counter on Sandsteppe Outcast.
- Create a 1/1 white Spirit creature token with flying.
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Power / Toughness – 2/1
