Master the Dungeon with Varis, Silverymoon Ranger
Varis, Silverymoon Ranger exemplifies the synergy between exploration and creature deployment, a hallmark of the Adventures in the Forgotten Realms set. This legendary Human Elf Ranger wields his bow with precision, defending against flyers with reach and warding off spells effortlessly. His ability to venture into the dungeon each time you cast a creature or planeswalker spell offers a tactical edge, allowing you to progress through dungeon rooms steadily while keeping your board state healthy and evolving. Varis fits seamlessly into decks that capitalize on continual creature and planeswalker plays, especially alongside cards that generate tokens or provide incremental value upon spell casting.
The true strength of Varis lies in his reward for perseverance: completing a dungeon conjures a 2/2 green Wolf creature token, adding to your army without additional mana investment. This token generation adds board presence and pressure, supporting midrange and ramp strategies alike. Pair Varis with cards that help you complete dungeons faster or capitalize on your tokens, and you have an efficient engine that balances defense, offense, and strategic progression through the dungeon's challenges.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {1}{G}{G}
- Card Type: Legendary Creature
- Subtypes: Human Elf Ranger
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Reach, ward 1
Whenever you cast a creature or planeswalker spell, venture into the dungeon. This ability triggers only once each turn. (To venture into the dungeon, enter the first room or advance to the next room.)
Whenever you complete a dungeon, create a 2/2 green Wolf creature token. - Power / Toughness: 3/3