Shepherd of the Clouds — Skybound Sentinel Shepherd of the Clouds is a solid white removal of tempo for midrange and control lists. The creature arrives with flying and vigilance and sits above blockers while still contributing to your defenses. When it enters the battlefield it triggers a graveyard recovery clause that targets a permanent card with mana value three or less and returns that card to your hand. If the board contains a Mount you skip the intermediate step and reanimate the card directly to the battlefield, which can shift the game state immediately.
Play this in decks that value recursion and battlefield tempo. The five mana cost places it in late midgame turns and its four power is threatening for a flier while three toughness keeps it reasonably easy to trade. The interaction with Mounts pairs naturally with aggressive creature builds that also run equipment and anthem effects. The card reads cleanly on the table and offers both a steady attacker and a utility piece for grindy matchups.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {4}{W}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Pegasus
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Flying, vigilance. When Shepherd of the Clouds enters the battlefield, return target permanent card with mana value 3 or less from your graveyard to your hand. Return that card to the battlefield instead if you control a Mount.
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Power / Toughness – 4/3
