Vivien on the Hunt: Master of the Wild Pursuit
Vivien on the Hunt embodies the primal force of Nature stalking through the urban jungle of New Capenna. As a planeswalker, Vivien brings a versatile toolkit that thrives on creature synergy, offering a blend of board presence and card advantage that rewards strategic sacrifice and timing. Her +2 ability allows you to trade a creature for another, potentially more powerful one, ensuring your battlefield always stays relevant. This makes her an excellent fit in decks that lean on creatures with varying mana values or tokens, providing a continuous flow of threats or answers.
Her +1 ability complements her role as a card advantage engine, milling five cards then selecting creature cards to replenish your hand—great for decks with powerful creatures or combos lurking in the graveyard or library. The -1 produces a solid 4/4 Rhino Warrior token, reinforcing board presence and applying pressure in tight games. Veterans often pair Vivien with cards like Edgewall Innkeeper to capitalize on drawing extra cards from creature plays or with token generators that enhance her -1. This card’s inclusion in a Streets of New Capenna build delivers versatility and resilience, rewarding players who know how to balance aggression and value.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {4}{G}{G}
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Card Type: Legendary Planeswalker
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Subtypes: Vivien
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed):
- +2: You may sacrifice a creature. If you do, search your library for a creature card with mana value equal to 1 plus the sacrificed creature’s mana value, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
- +1: Mill five cards, then put any number of creature cards milled this way into your hand.
- -1: Create a 4/4 green Rhino Warrior creature token.
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Loyalty: 4