Steadfast Sentry — Reliable Lantern Guard
Steadfast Sentry is a compact, efficient white creature that anchors an early board presence while leaving attackers ready to block. This Steadfast Sentry trades the usual vulnerability of a two drop for staying power thanks to vigilance, so it can both apply pressure in combat and remain available to defend on the opponent turn. The 3 2 body hits a useful benchmark for combat trades in limited and casual constructed play and it rewards careful sequencing around removal and combat math.
When Steadfast Sentry dies it leaves value behind, putting a +1 +1 counter on a target creature you control and converting a loss into growth. That trigger gives an avenue for attrition and synergizes with sacrifice effects, counter doubling and anthem effects. From a lore angle this Human Soldier stands watch on the walls, lantern raised against the dark and ready to strengthen comrades when the line fractures. Add this Near Mint Foundations Jumpstart common to a white aggro or midrange shell to smooth early turns and trade up in long games.
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
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Set: Foundations Jumpstart
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Rarity: Common
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Language: English
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Condition: Near Mint
