Shepherd of the Clouds — Skybound Reclaimer
Shepherd of the Clouds is a practical play for midrange white decks that need reliable aerial pressure and recurring value. Casting for {4}{W} yields a 4/3 Pegasus with Flying and vigilance so it both attacks and holds the line. Its enter the battlefield ability lets you reclaim a permanent card with mana value three or less from your graveyard to your hand and can immediately return that permanent to the battlefield if you control a Mount. That interaction rewards deckbuilding around Mounts without complicating your early turns.
Use the Shepherd as a tempo piece that doubles as a value engine. It pressures opponents from the sky while providing targeted recursion to recover utility creatures, small enchantments, or key mana sources. In lore terms the Shepherd patrols the high passes of Thunder Junction and brings fallen allies back to the fight when terrain favors its kin. For players who prefer efficient creatures with built in redundancy, this foil Near Mint print is both a playable inclusion and a collectible representation of the Outlaws of Thunder Junction style.
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
