Savannah Lions — Fast and Focused
Savannah Lions from the Foundations set is a compact combat piece that has earned its place in aggressive white decks since day one. This Near Mint English printing carries Winona Nelsons illustration that emphasizes a stalking cat in tall grass and reads clean at the table. The card is straightforward to play, requires a single Plains to cast and delivers immediate pressure with a 2 over 1 body on turn one or two depending on your mana curve.
Use Savannah Lions where tempo matters. It slots into low mana curves, punishes slow openings and trades favorably when backed by evasion or pump effects. The printed flavor line names the Benalish proverb that inspired its presence in the set and the simplicity of the card makes it reliable across formats that value early offense. If you build around early interactions, this Lion is a predictable and efficient choice. Add it to your deck and let it dictate early pace.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {W}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Cat
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – (This creature has no abilities.) One alone is fearsome; one among many is unstoppable. —Benalish proverb
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Power / Toughness – 2/1
