Taeko, Chill Counter Commander
Taeko, the Patient Avalanche arrives as a measured threat for tempo and incremental growth. This Legendary Creature enters tapped, so your first impression is defensive, but her second act rewards careful sequencing. Whenever another creature you control leaves the battlefield without dying, you scry 1 and put a +1/+1 counter on Taeko, which turns token flicker and bounce tricks into reliable card selection and board evolution.
On attack Taeko offers a control play. You may pay {U} to make a target attacking creature unblockable for the turn, converting her passive counters into an offensive lever. The card plays well in tempo and blink shells that want repeatable value and a way to push damage through. Ideal for players who prefer methodical board development and synergies that compound over turns. Add this Light Play Foundations Jumpstart version to a commander or casual deck and lean into the Turtle Ninja style.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost – {3}{U}
- Card Type – Legendary Creature
- Subtypes – Turtle Ninja
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Taeko, the Patient Avalanche enters tapped. Whenever another creature you control leaves the battlefield, if it didn’t die, scry 1 and put a +1/+1 counter on Taeko. Whenever Taeko attacks, you may pay {U}. When you do, target attacking creature can’t be blocked this turn.
- Power / Toughness – 4/5