Gatekeeper of Secrets
Unyielding Gatekeeper is a practical inclusion for white decks that value tempo and interaction. The card trades a modest body for a repeatable threat with Disguise {1}{W}. When you turn this creature face up, it exiles another target nonland permanent. If you controlled that permanent, it returns to the battlefield tapped. If not, the opponent gets a 2/2 white and blue Detective token instead. That exchange is efficient against artifacts and enchantments and forces awkward blocks or tempo plays from an opponent.
From a lore angle this elephant cleric acts as both sentinel and interrogator at Karlov Manor. In play it reads as a utility piece that rewards timing and foresight. Use it to reset a problem permanent or to deny value on the opponent side while developing your board. The extended art light play foil adds subtle presence on the table and is suited to Commander, Pioneer, and casual control shells.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{W}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Elephant Cleric
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Disguise {1}{W} When Unyielding Gatekeeper is turned face up, exile another target nonland permanent. If you controlled it, return it to the battlefield tapped. Otherwise, its controller creates a 2/2 white and blue Detective creature token.
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Power / Toughness – 3/2
