Wayward Swordtooth (Commander: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan) Light Play

Wayward Swordtooth — Landfall for the Long Game

Wayward Swordtooth is a straightforward green threat that rewards a broad board plan. For three mana you get a five five dinosaur that lets you play an extra land each turn. That effect accelerates your mana curve and smooths draws in longer games. The creature’s attack and block clauses lock its combat utility behind the citys blessing so it rarely dominates early without setup.

Its ascend clause and resilient body make it a reliable midrange piece in commander lists that aim to build permanents and close out the game through superior board presence. Treat this card as a tempo and ramp hybrid. It supports landfall synergies and works cleanly with token generators, mana rocks and continuous land drops so the city's blessing becomes a reachable condition rather than a waiting game.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {2}{G}
• Card Type – Creature
• Subtypes – Dinosaur
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Ascend (If you control ten or more permanents, you get the citys blessing for the rest of the game.) You may play an additional land on each of your turns. Wayward Swordtooth cant attack or block unless you have the citys blessing.
• Power / Toughness – 5/5