Thancred Waters: Flashing Protection on the Battlefield
Thancred Waters brings a tactical edge to any Magic deck, combining the utility of flash with a powerful protective ability. As a legendary Human Warrior, Thancred enters the battlefield ready to shield your key legendary permanents, granting them indestructibility as long as Thancred remains under your control. This ability allows you to protect critical pieces from board wipes or targeted removal, providing strategic resilience to your game plan.
In addition to shielding allies, Thancred Waters actively defends himself through his second ability. Casting any noncreature spell grants Thancred indestructible until the end of the turn, which makes him an excellent companion for spell-heavy decks that benefit from keeping threats alive. With a solid 3/5 body and the flexibility of flash, Thancred Waters fits naturally into a midrange or control shell where timing and protection are paramount.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {4}{W}
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Card Type: Legendary Creature
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Subtypes: Human Warrior
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Card Text: Flash
Royal Guard — When Thancred Waters enters, another target legendary permanent you control gains indestructible for as long as you control Thancred Waters.
Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, Thancred Waters gains indestructible until end of turn.
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Power / Toughness: 3/5
