Lantern Guard
Steadfast Sentry is a compact white creature that plays the role of a dependable blocker and a last stand enabler. For a cost of {2}{W} you get a 3/2 Human Soldier with vigilance, so it stabilizes your life total while staying ready to attack. The printed ability reads: When Steadfast Sentry dies, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control, which turns sacrifice plays and combat trades into incremental board development.
In limited or Foundations Jumpstart lists this card rewards conservative sequencing and battlefield trades. It pairs cleanly with anthem effects and any token or pump synergies because the death trigger moves permanent growth onto a surviving threat. The art and flavor capture a sentry who holds the line under moonlight, a small piece of lore that fits white decks focused on cohesion and mutual aid. Add Steadfast Sentry to your draft or sideboard to improve trades and enable late game threats; find a slot and test how the counter economy changes your matchups.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{W}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Human Soldier
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Vigilance (Attacking does not cause this creature to tap.) When Steadfast Sentry dies, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control.
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Power / Toughness – 3/2
