Weathered Sentinels — Stalwart Wall of Tarkir
Weathered Sentinels brings unusual tempo to artifact decks in Commander formats. The card reads as a three mana Artifact Creature Wall that combines defender with vigilance, reach, and trample, but its printed reminder text lets it sidestep the usual lockdown: it may attack players who attacked you on their last turn as though it did not have defender. That twist creates a defensive piece that converts into an unexpected attacker when opponents overextend, which fits cleanly into a political or group hug strategy while still serving aggressive colorless or artifact tribal lists.
The card also turns offense into endurance. When Weathered Sentinels attacks it receives a permanent looking boost during combat, gaining plus three plus three and indestructible until end of turn, which converts its base two five body into a meaningful threat without sacrificing its role as a blocker between turns. Near Mint condition and English printing make this Rare from Commander Tarkir Dragonstorm an easy inclusion for collectors and players alike. Add it to a sideboard or main deck to shore up late game defense and present sudden lethal pressure. Pick one up now to strengthen both your defenses and your attack windows.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {3}
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Card Type – Artifact Creature
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Subtypes – Wall
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Defender, vigilance, reach, trample
This creature can attack players who attacked you during their last turn as though it didn’t have defender.
Whenever this creature attacks, it gets +3/+3 and gains indestructible until end of turn.
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Power / Toughness – 2/5