Reclamation Sage

Reclamation Sage (Magic 2015)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"What was once formed by masons, shaped by smiths, or given life by mages, I will return to the embrace of the earth."

Reclamation Sage (Foundations)
Andrew Mar

When this creature enters, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"All matter returns to nature, in time. I just speed up the process a bit."

Reclamation Sage (Commander Anthology)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"What was once formed by masons, shaped by smiths, or given life by mages, I will return to the embrace of the earth."

Reclamation Sage (Commander 2020)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"What was once formed by masons, shaped by smiths, or given life by mages, I will return to the embrace of the earth."

Reclamation Sage (Commander 2018)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"What was once formed by masons, shaped by smiths, or given life by mages, I will return to the embrace of the earth."

Reclamation Sage (Kaldheim Commander)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"What was once formed by masons, shaped by smiths, or given life by mages, I will return to the embrace of the earth."

Reclamation Sage (Tales of Middle-earth Commander)
Ilker Yildiz

Cuando la Sabia de la recuperación entre al campo de batalla, puedes destruir el encantamiento o artefacto objetivo.

"He vivido tres épocas en el mundo del Oeste, muchas derrotas y muchas victorias estériles". —Elrond

Reclamation Sage (Starter Commander Decks)
Clint Cearley

When this creature enters, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"What was once formed by masons, shaped by smiths, or given life by mages, I will return to the embrace of the earth."

Reclamation Sage (The List)
Clint Cearley

When this creature enters, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"What was once formed by masons, shaped by smiths, or given life by mages, I will return to the embrace of the earth."

Reclamation Sage (Double Masters)
Clint Cearley

When this creature enters, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"What was once formed by masons, shaped by smiths, or given life by mages, I will return to the embrace of the earth."

Reclamation Sage (Tales of Middle-earth Commander)
Ilker Yildiz

When this creature enters, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"I have seen three ages in the West of the world, and many defeats, and many fruitless victories." —Elrond

Reclamation Sage (Commander Legends)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"What was once formed by masons, shaped by smiths, or given life by mages, I will return to the embrace of the earth."

Reclamation Sage (The List)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"What was once formed by masons, shaped by smiths, or given life by mages, I will return to the embrace of the earth."

Reclamation Sage (Magic 2015 Promos)
Clint Cearley

When this creature enters, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"What was once formed by masons, shaped by smiths, or given life by mages, I will return to the embrace of the earth."

Reclamation Sage (Jumpstart 2022)
Clint Cearley

When this creature enters, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"What was once formed by masons, shaped by smiths, or given life by mages, I will return to the embrace of the earth."

Reclamation Sage (Secret Lair Drop)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"What was once formed by masons, shaped by smiths, or given life by mages, I will return to the embrace of the earth."

Reclamation Sage (Core Set 2019)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"What was once formed by masons, shaped by smiths, or given life by mages, I will return to the embrace of the earth."

Reclamation Sage (Commander 2014)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"What was once formed by masons, shaped by smiths, or given life by mages, I will return to the embrace of the earth."

Reclamation Sage (Foundations)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"What was once formed by masons, shaped by smiths, or given life by mages, I will return to the embrace of the earth."

Reclamation Sage (Commander Legends)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"What was once formed by masons, shaped by smiths, or given life by mages, I will return to the embrace of the earth."

Reclamation Sage (Time Spiral Remastered)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"What was once formed by masons, shaped by smiths, or given life by mages, I will return to the embrace of the earth."

Shelter (Eternal Masters)
Christopher Moeller

Target creature you control gains protection from the color of your choice until end of turn. Draw a card.

Good strategists seize opportunities. Great strategists make their own.

Inner Fire (Saviors of Kamigawa)
Christopher Moeller

Add {R} for each card in your hand.

"Heart of Sokenzan, I call to you! Lend me your fire."

Fledgling Griffin (Worldwake)
Christopher Moeller

Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, this creature gains flying until end of turn.

"We're making progress, but its desire to explore still far exceeds its ability." —Amadi, Halimar griffin-master

Isamaru, Hound of Konda (Jumpstart)
Christopher Moeller

The hound sniffed the air and let slip a low growl. General Takeno looked down at the faithful Isamaru and calmed him with a touch. "Alert the guard. The kami are coming."

Spellstutter Sprite (Friday Night Magic 2011)
Christopher Moeller

Flash Flying When this creature enters, counter target spell with mana value X or less, where X is the number of Faeries you control.

Blood Ogre (The List)
Christopher Moeller

Bloodthirst 1 (If an opponent was dealt damage this turn, this creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it.) First strike (This creature deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.)

Celestial Gatekeeper (Legions)
Christopher Moeller

Flying When this creature dies, exile it, then return up to two target Bird and/or Cleric permanent cards from your graveyard to the battlefield.

Champion of Lambholt (March of the Machine Commander)
Christopher Moeller

Creatures with power less than this creature's power can't block creatures you control. Whenever another creature you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

Night (The List)
Christopher Moeller

Zealous Persecution (Alara Reborn)
Christopher Moeller

Until end of turn, creatures you control get +1/+1 and creatures your opponents control get -1/-1.

"Jharic returned from Grixis changed, a haunted look in her eyes. She destroyed them with an unholy glee that made me shudder." —Knight-Captain Wyhorn

Sphere of Reason (Odyssey)
Christopher Moeller

If a blue source would deal damage to you, prevent 2 of that damage.

Reason exposes deception.

Moment of Heroism (Innistrad)
Christopher Moeller

Target creature gets +2/+2 and gains lifelink until end of turn. (Damage dealt by the creature also causes its controller to gain that much life.)

"My faith is stronger than fang, claw, or mindless hunger."

Moment of Heroism (Foundations Jumpstart)
Christopher Moeller

Target creature gets +2/+2 and gains lifelink until end of turn. (Damage dealt by the creature also causes its controller to gain that much life.)

"My faith is stronger than fang, claw, or mindless hunger."

Phantom General (Duel Decks: Sorin vs. Tibalt)
Christopher Moeller

Creature tokens you control get +1/+1.

After his death, the general was reunited with fallen soldiers from over thirty of his campaigns.

Butcher Ghoul (Avacyn Restored)
Christopher Moeller

Undying (When this creature dies, if it had no +1/+1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control with a +1/+1 counter on it.)

Without a mind, it doesn't fear death. Without a soul, it doesn't mind killing.

Pursuit of Flight (Return to Ravnica)
Christopher Moeller

Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +2/+2 and has "{U}: This creature gains flying until end of turn."

"Watch the voltage. We don't need another charred, crashing viashino." —Bori Andon, Izzet blastseeker

Black Knight (Magic 2011)
Christopher Moeller

First strike (This creature deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.) Protection from white (This creature can't be blocked, targeted, dealt damage, or enchanted by anything white.)

Lys Alana Scarblade (Lorwyn)
Christopher Moeller

{T}, Discard an Elf card: Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn, where X is the number of Elves you control.

In beauty-obsessed Lys Alana, one cut of her blade means the difference between a high society feast and raking through the dungheap for scraps.

Goblin Grappler (World Championship Decks 2003)
Christopher Moeller

Provoke (Whenever this creature attacks, you may have target creature defending player controls untap and block it if able.)

Daru soldiers learned it's better to have a clean death from a sharp blade than to tangle with a goblin's rusted chains.

Grim Discovery (Duel Decks: Nissa vs. Ob Nixilis)
Christopher Moeller

Choose one or both — • Return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand. • Return target land card from your graveyard to your hand.

Few among the living understand just how much of their world is shaped by the ruins of the dead.

Isamaru, Hound of Konda (The List)
Christopher Moeller

The hound sniffed the air and let slip a low growl. General Takeno looked down at the faithful Isamaru and calmed him with a touch. "Alert the men. The kami are coming."

Pernicious Deed (Apocalypse)
Christopher Moeller

{X}, Sacrifice this enchantment: Destroy each artifact, creature, and enchantment with mana value X or less.

"Yawgmoth," Freyalise whispered as she set the bomb, "now you will pay for your treachery."

Boar Umbra (Planechase 2012)
Christopher Moeller

Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +3/+3. Umbra armor (If enchanted creature would be destroyed, instead remove all damage from it and destroy this Aura.)

"From in here, everything looks like dinner."

Stormscape Battlemage (Planeshift)
Christopher Moeller

Kicker {W} and/or {2}{B} (You may pay an additional {W} and/or {2}{B} as you cast this spell.) When this creature enters, if it was kicked with its {W} kicker, you gain 3 life. When this creature enters, if it was kicked with its {2}{B} kicker, destroy target nonblack creature. That creature can't be regenerated.

Pathbreaker Ibex (Commander Anthology)
Christopher Moeller

Whenever this creature attacks, creatures you control gain trample and get +X/+X until end of turn, where X is the greatest power among creatures you control.

"My skills are wasted here." —Juruk, Kalonian tracker

Spiritualize (Odyssey)
Christopher Moeller

Until end of turn, whenever target creature deals damage, you gain that much life. Draw a card.

"There is purity in all things. Even hatred." —Lieutenant Kirtar

Aretopolis (Planechase 2012 Planes)
Christopher Moeller

When you planeswalk to Aretopolis and at the beginning of your upkeep, put a scroll counter on Aretopolis, then you gain life equal to the number of scroll counters on it. When Aretopolis has ten or more scroll counters on it, planeswalk. Whenever chaos ensues, put a scroll counter on Aretopolis, then draw cards equal to the number of scroll counters on it.

Sylvan Ranger (Commander 2014)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, you may search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.

"Not all paths are found on the forest floor."

Vines of Vastwood (Zendikar)
Christopher Moeller

Kicker {G} (You may pay an additional {G} as you cast this spell.) Target creature can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control this turn. If this spell was kicked, that creature gets +4/+4 until end of turn.

Seal of Fire (Duel Decks: Jace vs. Chandra)
Christopher Moeller

Sacrifice this enchantment: It deals 2 damage to any target.

After the fourth time Chandra left a place engulfed in flames, she decided to just go ahead and make it her thing.

Fortify (Time Spiral Remastered)
Christopher Moeller

Choose one — • Creatures you control get +2/+0 until end of turn. • Creatures you control get +0/+2 until end of turn.

"Where metal is tainted and wood is scarce, we are best armed by faith." —Tavalus, acolyte of Korlis

Reclamation Sage (Magic 2015)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"What was once formed by masons, shaped by smiths, or given life by mages, I will return to the embrace of the earth."

Relentless Assault (Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins)
Christopher Moeller

Untap all creatures that attacked this turn. After this main phase, there is an additional combat phase followed by an additional main phase.

Deny Existence (Shadows over Innistrad)
Christopher Moeller

Counter target creature spell. If that spell is countered this way, exile it instead of putting it into its owner's graveyard.

When all logical solutions fail, try an illogical one.

Guilty Conscience (Scourge)
Christopher Moeller

Enchant creature Whenever enchanted creature deals damage, this Aura deals that much damage to that creature.

Those who most feel guilt don't need to, while those who most need to feel guilt never do. —Order proverb

Skred (Coldsnap)
Christopher Moeller

Skred deals damage to target creature equal to the number of snow permanents you control.

"This close to Rimewind Keep, no avalanche is nature's doing." —Ukoten, centaur chieftain

Island (Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari)
Christopher Moeller

({T}: Add {U}.)

Lightning Bolt (Game Night: Free-for-All)
Christopher Moeller

Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.

The sparkmage shrieked, calling on the rage of the storms of his youth. To his surprise, the sky responded with a fierce energy he'd never thought to see again.

Shieldmage Elder (Onslaught)
Christopher Moeller

Tap two untapped Clerics you control: Prevent all damage target creature would deal this turn. Tap two untapped Wizards you control: Prevent all damage target spell would deal this turn.

"You may fight if I deem your cause worthy."

Goblin Lackey (Mystery Booster 2)
Christopher Moeller

Whenever this creature deals damage to a player, you may put a Goblin permanent card from your hand onto the battlefield.

At the first sign of enemy scouts, Jula grinned and strapped on his diplomacy helmet.

Thieving Magpie (Eighth Edition)
Christopher Moeller

Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.) Whenever this creature deals damage to an opponent, draw a card.

Other birds collect twigs for their nests. Magpies steal jewels for theirs.

Needle Specter (The List)
Christopher Moeller

Flying Wither (This deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters.) Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, that player discards that many cards.

Infernal Caretaker (Legions)
Christopher Moeller

Morph {3}{B} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.) When this creature is turned face up, return all Zombie cards from all graveyards to their owners' hands.

Spontaneous Mutation (Eldritch Moon)
Christopher Moeller

Flash Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets -X/-0, where X is the number of cards in your graveyard.

Isao, Enlightened Bushi (Betrayers of Kamigawa)
Christopher Moeller

This spell can't be countered. Bushido 2 (Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, it gets +2/+2 until end of turn.) {2}: Regenerate target Samurai.

"I do not care if he claims no allegiance in this war. Find him, Takeno." —Lord Konda

Nettle Swine (Avacyn Restored)
Christopher Moeller

"I killed one and found bricks and bones in its belly. It had eaten a whole cottage, thatch and all." —Paulin, Somberwald trapper

Nobilis of War (Modern Masters 2015)
Christopher Moeller

Flying Attacking creatures you control get +2/+0.

"A great siege is a banquet to him; a long and terrible battle, the most exquisite delicacy." —*The Seer's Parables*

Nekrataal (Commander 2014)
Christopher Moeller

First strike When this creature enters, destroy target nonartifact, nonblack creature. That creature can't be regenerated.

His victims don't have time to feel despair.

Tragic Slip (Eternal Masters)
Christopher Moeller

Target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn. Morbid — That creature gets -13/-13 until end of turn instead if a creature died this turn.

Linger on death's door and risk being invited in.

Chandra's Outrage (Archenemy: Nicol Bolas)
Christopher Moeller

Chandra's Outrage deals 4 damage to target creature and 2 damage to that creature's controller.

Chandra never believed in using her "inside voice."

Grim Discovery (Zendikar)
Christopher Moeller

Choose one or both — • Return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand. • Return target land card from your graveyard to your hand.

Few among the living understand just how much of their world is shaped by the ruins of the dead.

Blessed Reversal (Eighth Edition)
Christopher Moeller

You gain 3 life for each creature attacking you.

Even an enemy is a valuable resource.

Trostani's Judgment (The List)
Christopher Moeller

Exile target creature, then populate. (Create a token that's a copy of a creature token you control.)

"Some cannot be saved as they are, but all can serve the Worldsoul." —Trostani

Moment of Heroism (Conspiracy)
Christopher Moeller

Target creature gets +2/+2 and gains lifelink until end of turn. (Damage dealt by the creature also causes its controller to gain that much life.)

"My faith is stronger than fang, claw, or mindless hunger."

Fortify (Magic 2014)
Christopher Moeller

Choose one — • Creatures you control get +2/+0 until end of turn. • Creatures you control get +0/+2 until end of turn.

"Where metal is tainted and wood is scarce, we are best armed by faith." —Tavalus, acolyte of Korlis

Blood Ogre (Archenemy: Nicol Bolas)
Christopher Moeller

Bloodthirst 1 (If an opponent was dealt damage this turn, this creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it.) First strike (This creature deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.)

Forest (Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari)
Christopher Moeller

({T}: Add {G}.)

Imperial Mask (Future Sight)
Christopher Moeller

When this enchantment enters, if it's not a token, each of your teammates creates a token that's a copy of this enchantment. You have hexproof. (You can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.)

Cloudthresher (Commander Anthology)
Christopher Moeller

Flash Reach When this creature enters, it deals 2 damage to each creature with flying and each player. Evoke {2}{G}{G} (You may cast this spell for its evoke cost. If you do, it's sacrificed when it enters.)

Great Hart (Born of the Gods)
Christopher Moeller

The great hart stood like a statue, its hide painted gold by the dawn. The Champion laid down her weapons and stepped forward within an arm's length of the beast. The hart, sacred to Heliod and bathed in the god's own light, bowed to the Champion, marking her as the Chosen of the Sun God. —*The Theriad*

Touch of the Eternal (Magic 2013)
Christopher Moeller

At the beginning of your upkeep, count the number of permanents you control. Your life total becomes that number.

"Time is a vigilant tyrant, but there are those who have broken free of its gaze." —Laikas, Erunian monk

Pestermite (Modern Masters)
Christopher Moeller

Flash Flying When this creature enters, you may tap or untap target permanent.

The fae know when they're not wanted. That's precisely why they show up.

Kruin Striker (Avacyn Restored)
Christopher Moeller

Whenever another creature you control enters, this creature gets +1/+0 and gains trample until end of turn. (It can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)

Unhappy with the creation of the wolfir, Rorica broke with her order and led a crusade against the "reformed werewolves."

Tragic Slip (Innistrad Remastered)
Christopher Moeller

Target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn. Morbid — That creature gets -13/-13 until end of turn instead if a creature died this turn.

Linger on death's door and risk being invited in.

Seismic Strike (Duel Decks: Knights vs. Dragons)
Christopher Moeller

Seismic Strike deals damage to target creature equal to the number of Mountains you control.

"Life up here is simple. Adapt to the ways of the mountains and they will reward you. Fight them and they will end you." —Kezim, prodigal pyromancer

Gavony Unhallowed (Game Night 2019)
Christopher Moeller

Whenever another creature you control dies, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

"We entered the church in search of solace, but it became clear we wouldn't find it there." —Grete, Order of Saint Traft

Mass Polymorph (Magic 2011)
Christopher Moeller

Exile all creatures you control, then reveal cards from the top of your library until you reveal that many creature cards. Put all creature cards revealed this way onto the battlefield, then shuffle the rest of the revealed cards into your library.

Nekrataal (The List)
Christopher Moeller

First strike When this creature enters, destroy target nonartifact, nonblack creature. That creature can't be regenerated.

"You can't protect them all, Jace." —Vraska

Swamp (Ravnica: Clue Edition)
Christopher Moeller

({T}: Add {B}.)

Gratuitous Violence (Onslaught)
Christopher Moeller

If a creature you control would deal damage to a permanent or player, it deals double that damage instead.

Only the Cabal could make a fight to the death more deadly.

Needle Specter (Eventide)
Christopher Moeller

Flying Wither (This deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters.) Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, that player discards that many cards.

Seismic Strike (Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth)
Christopher Moeller

Seismic Strike deals damage to target creature equal to the number of Mountains you control.

"Life up here is simple. Adapt to the ways of the mountains and they will reward you. Fight them and they will end you." —Kezim, prodigal pyromancer

Elvish Warrior (Duel Decks Anthology: Elves vs. Goblins)
Christopher Moeller

"My tales of war are the stories most asked for around the fires at night, but they're the ones I care least to tell."

Pestermite (Foundations Jumpstart)
Christopher Moeller

Flash Flying When this creature enters, you may tap or untap target permanent.

The fae know when they're not wanted. That's precisely why they show up.

Venser's Journal (Commander 2016)
Christopher Moeller

You have no maximum hand size. At the beginning of your upkeep, you gain 1 life for each card in your hand.

A Planeswalker's chronicle spans worlds and civilizations, each page a lifetime.

Need for Speed (Odyssey)
Christopher Moeller

Sacrifice a land: Target creature gains haste until end of turn.

His feet buckled the ground, his hands cut the wind to ribbons, and he was gone.

Lightning Bolt (Premium Deck Series: Fire and Lightning)
Christopher Moeller

Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.

Higure, the Still Wind (Planechase 2012)
Christopher Moeller

Ninjutsu {2}{U}{U} ({2}{U}{U}, Return an unblocked attacker you control to hand: Put this card onto the battlefield from your hand tapped and attacking.) Whenever Higure deals combat damage to a player, you may search your library for a Ninja card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle. {2}: Target Ninja creature can't be blocked this turn.

Archmage Ascension (Zendikar)
Christopher Moeller

At the beginning of each end step, if you drew two or more cards this turn, you may put a quest counter on this enchantment. As long as this enchantment has six or more quest counters on it, if you would draw a card, you may instead search your library for a card, put that card into your hand, then shuffle.

Twincast (Saviors of Kamigawa)
Christopher Moeller

Copy target instant or sorcery spell. You may choose new targets for the copy.

Sometimes you have to search for inspiration, and sometimes it's right there in front of you.

Griffin Protector (Magic 2013)
Christopher Moeller

Flying Whenever another creature you control enters, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.

The drums of war stir the hearts of all who fight for righteousness.

Champion of Lambholt (Double Masters)
Christopher Moeller

Creatures with power less than this creature's power can't block creatures you control. Whenever another creature you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

Wake the Dead (Commander Masters)
Christopher Moeller

Cast this spell only during combat on an opponent's turn. Return X target creature cards from your graveyard to the battlefield. Sacrifice those creatures at the beginning of the next end step.

Ramosian Rally (The List)
Christopher Moeller

If you control a Plains, you may tap an untapped creature you control rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn.

Aven Fisher (Tenth Edition)
Christopher Moeller

Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.) When this creature dies, you may draw a card.

The same spears that catch their food today will defend their homes tomorrow.

Pyromania (Torment)
Christopher Moeller

{1}{R}, Discard a card at random: This enchantment deals 1 damage to any target. {1}{R}, Sacrifice this enchantment: It deals 1 damage to any target.

Nekrataal (Duel Decks: Jace vs. Vraska)
Christopher Moeller

First strike When this creature enters, destroy target nonartifact, nonblack creature. That creature can't be regenerated.

"You can't protect them all, Jace." —Vraska

Tragic Slip (Conspiracy)
Christopher Moeller

Target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn. Morbid — That creature gets -13/-13 until end of turn instead if a creature died this turn.

Linger on death's door and risk being invited in.

Deep-Sea Kraken (Time Spiral)
Christopher Moeller

This creature can't be blocked. Suspend 9—{2}{U} (Rather than cast this card from your hand, you may pay {2}{U} and exile it with nine time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost. It has haste.) Whenever an opponent casts a spell, if this card is suspended, remove a time counter from it.

The rift remained open for days, sluicing ancient seawater. It closed only after the last great tentacle squirmed its way through.

Seismic Strike (Magic 2015)
Christopher Moeller

Seismic Strike deals damage to target creature equal to the number of Mountains you control.

"Life up here is simple. Adapt to the ways of the mountains and they will reward you. Fight them and they will end you." —Kezim, prodigal pyromancer

Isamaru, Hound of Konda (Jumpstart 2022)
Christopher Moeller

The hound sniffed the air and let slip a low growl. General Takeno looked down at the faithful Isamaru and calmed him with a touch. "Alert the guard. The kami are coming."

Crawling Sensation (Jumpstart 2022)
Christopher Moeller

At the beginning of your upkeep, you may mill two cards. (You may put the top two cards of your library into your graveyard.) Whenever one or more land cards are put into your graveyard from anywhere for the first time each turn, create a 1/1 green Insect creature token.

Cloudthresher (Lorwyn)
Christopher Moeller

Flash Reach When this creature enters, it deals 2 damage to each creature with flying and each player. Evoke {2}{G}{G} (You may cast this spell for its evoke cost. If you do, it's sacrificed when it enters.)

Ramosian Rally (Mercadian Masques)
Christopher Moeller

If you control a Plains, you may tap an untapped creature you control rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn.

Twincast (Magic 2010)
Christopher Moeller

Copy target instant or sorcery spell. You may choose new targets for the copy.

Imitation is the most dangerous form of flattery.

Bazaar Trademage (Modern Horizons)
Christopher Moeller

Flying When this creature enters, draw two cards, then discard three cards.

He traded a lamp for a scepter, the scepter for a ruby, and the ruby for a simple rug.

Riot Spikes (RNA Guild Kit)
Christopher Moeller

({B/R} can be paid with either {B} or {R}.) Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +2/-1.

Most auramancers would have let the spikes hover just above the skin. Having the spikes rip through the skin from beneath was a touch added by Rakdos himself.

Pestermite (Jumpstart 2022)
Christopher Moeller

Flash Flying When this creature enters, you may tap or untap target permanent.

The fae know when they're not wanted. That's precisely why they show up.

Gilt-Leaf Palace (Lorwyn)
Christopher Moeller

As this land enters, you may reveal an Elf card from your hand. If you don't, this land enters tapped. {T}: Add {B} or {G}.

Dawn's Light, greatest palace of Gilt-Leaf Wood, is built on tiers of wood and power.

Treva's Attendant (Invasion)
Christopher Moeller

{1}, Sacrifice this creature: Add {G}{W}{U}.

"Treva is the voice of the ur-dragon, demanding cries of worship."

Narcissism (Torment)
Christopher Moeller

{G}, Discard a card: Target creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. {G}, Sacrifice this enchantment: Target creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn.

Wood Elves (Duel Decks Anthology: Elves vs. Goblins)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, search your library for a Forest card, put that card onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

Every branch a crossroads, every vine a swift steed.

Fodder Cannon (Eighth Edition)
Christopher Moeller

{4}, {T}, Sacrifice a creature: This artifact deals 4 damage to target creature.

Step 1: Find your cousin. Step 2: Get your cousin in the cannon. Step 3: Find another cousin.

Azorius Guildmage (RNA Guild Kit)
Christopher Moeller

{2}{W}: Tap target creature. {2}{U}: Counter target activated ability. (Mana abilities can't be targeted.)

Reclamation Sage (Commander Anthology)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"What was once formed by masons, shaped by smiths, or given life by mages, I will return to the embrace of the earth."

Tragic Slip (Innistrad Remastered)
Christopher Moeller

Target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn. Morbid — That creature gets -13/-13 until end of turn instead if a creature died this turn.

Linger on death's door and risk being invited in.

Champion of Lambholt (Commander Anthology Volume II)
Christopher Moeller

Creatures with power less than this creature's power can't block creatures you control. Whenever another creature you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

Universal Solvent (Foundations Jumpstart)
Christopher Moeller

{7}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Destroy target permanent.

"A few drops of this, and the trickiest problems simply melt away." —Thamaz, Weldfast inventor

Mortiphobia (Torment)
Christopher Moeller

{1}{B}, Discard a card: Exile target card from a graveyard. {1}{B}, Sacrifice this enchantment: Exile target card from a graveyard.

Divine Light (Apocalypse)
Christopher Moeller

Prevent all damage that would be dealt this turn to creatures you control.

"Phyrexia is an unforgiving place, and I am an angry lord in an unforgiving mood." —Lord Windgrace

Lightning Bolt (Magic 2011)
Christopher Moeller

Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.

Crawling Sensation (Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander)
Christopher Moeller

At the beginning of your upkeep, you may mill two cards. (You may put the top two cards of your library into your graveyard.) Whenever one or more land cards are put into your graveyard from anywhere for the first time each turn, create a 1/1 green Insect creature token.

Snake (Commander 2015 Tokens)
Christopher Moeller

Lightning Bolt (The List)
Christopher Moeller

Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.

The sparkmage shrieked, calling on the rage of the storms of his youth. To his surprise, the sky responded with a fierce energy he'd never thought to see again.

Island (Magic Premiere Shop 2005)
Christopher Moeller

({T}: Add {U}.)

Supernatural Stamina (Commander Masters)
Christopher Moeller

Until end of turn, target creature gets +2/+0 and gains "When this creature dies, return it to the battlefield tapped under its owner's control."

"All are not equal—neither in life nor after death. Bontu's favorites will stand highest in eternity." —Senifet, vizier of Bontu

Feast of Blood (IDW Comics Inserts)
Christopher Moeller

Cast this spell only if you control two or more Vampires. Destroy target creature. You gain 4 life.

Imbued in the Ancient Fang were spells far darker than any Dack Fayden would cast.

Jeweled Spirit (Prophecy)
Christopher Moeller

Flying Sacrifice two lands: This creature gains protection from artifacts or from the color of your choice until end of turn.

As he knows all the world completely, the world refuses him harm.

Supernatural Stamina (Double Masters 2022)
Christopher Moeller

Until end of turn, target creature gets +2/+0 and gains "When this creature dies, return it to the battlefield tapped under its owner's control."

"All are not equal—neither in life nor after death. Bontu's favorites will stand highest in eternity." —Senifet, vizier of Bontu

Patagia Viper (Commander 2015)
Christopher Moeller

Flying When this creature enters, create two 1/1 green and blue Snake creature tokens. When this creature enters, sacrifice it unless {U} was spent to cast it.

Assembled Alphas (Eldritch Moon)
Christopher Moeller

Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked by a creature, this creature deals 3 damage to that creature and 3 damage to that creature's controller.

There is always a toll to pay for passage.

Universal Solvent (Jumpstart 2022)
Christopher Moeller

{7}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Destroy target permanent.

"A few drops of this, and the trickiest problems simply melt away." —Thamaz, Weldfast inventor

Nekrataal (Tenth Edition)
Christopher Moeller

First strike When this creature enters, destroy target nonartifact, nonblack creature. That creature can't be regenerated.

His victims don't have time to feel despair.

Sower of Temptation (Battlebond)
Christopher Moeller

Flying When this creature enters, gain control of target creature for as long as this creature remains on the battlefield.

One glamer leads him far from home. The next washes away his memory that home was ever anywhere but at her side.

Reclamation Sage (Commander 2020)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"What was once formed by masons, shaped by smiths, or given life by mages, I will return to the embrace of the earth."

Castle Raptors (Time Spiral)
Christopher Moeller

Flying As long as this creature is untapped, it gets +0/+2.

"Each place we see is as ruined and lifeless as the last. So here we stay, because this ruin is *ours*."

Warren-Scourge Elf (Lorwyn)
Christopher Moeller

Protection from Goblins

"If one can associate any virtue with the eyeblights, it is the talent some achieve in disposing of them. I have seen the slaying of boggarts raised nearly to an art form." —Fiala, Gilt-Leaf winnower

Suffocating Blast (Apocalypse)
Christopher Moeller

Counter target spell and Suffocating Blast deals 3 damage to target creature.

Safe Passage (Magic 2013)
Christopher Moeller

Prevent all damage that would be dealt to you and creatures you control this turn.

As she shepherds the faithful, the angel's radiance is a shield of salvation.

Fireshrieker (Commander Legends)
Christopher Moeller

Equipped creature has double strike. (It deals both first-strike and regular combat damage.) Equip {2} ({2}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)

Mulch (Innistrad)
Christopher Moeller

Reveal the top four cards of your library. Put all land cards revealed this way into your hand and the rest into your graveyard.

The land knows no difference between the graves of commoners and nobles.

Indrik Umbra (Planechase Anthology)
Christopher Moeller

Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +4/+4 and has first strike, and all creatures able to block it do so. Umbra armor (If enchanted creature would be destroyed, instead remove all damage from it and destroy this Aura.)

Seal of Fire (Nemesis)
Christopher Moeller

Sacrifice this enchantment: It deals 2 damage to any target.

"I am the romancer, the passion that consumes the flesh." —Seal inscription

White Knight (The List)
Christopher Moeller

First strike (This creature deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.) Protection from black (This creature can't be blocked, targeted, dealt damage, or enchanted by anything black.)

Skymark Roc (Return to Ravnica)
Christopher Moeller

Flying Whenever this creature attacks, you may return target creature defending player controls with toughness 2 or less to its owner's hand.

"Try not to look guilty. Or delicious." —Thorpe, street urchin

Crush of Wurms (Judgment)
Christopher Moeller

Create three 6/6 green Wurm creature tokens. Flashback {9}{G}{G}{G} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)

Revenge of the Hunted (Avacyn Restored)
Christopher Moeller

Until end of turn, target creature gets +6/+6 and gains trample, and all creatures able to block it this turn do so. Miracle {G} (You may cast this card for its miracle cost when you draw it if it's the first card you drew this turn.)

Butcher Ghoul (Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed)
Christopher Moeller

Undying (When this creature dies, if it had no +1/+1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control with a +1/+1 counter on it.)

Without a mind, it doesn't fear death. Without a soul, it doesn't mind killing.

Elvish Warrior (Onslaught)
Christopher Moeller

"My tales of war are the stories most asked for around the fires at night, but they're the ones I care least to tell."

Sylvan Ranger (Magic 2011)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, you may search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.

"Not all paths are found on the forest floor."

Oyobi, Who Split the Heavens (Betrayers of Kamigawa)
Christopher Moeller

Flying Whenever you cast a Spirit or Arcane spell, create a 3/3 white Spirit creature token with flying.

Her angry call split the sky. From that rift descended her champions.

Riot Piker (Dragon's Maze)
Christopher Moeller

First strike This creature attacks each combat if able.

He doesn't care whether he's rioting about trade rights or just having a drunken brawl. He wakes up every morning eager to smash some heads.

Seal of Doom (Nemesis)
Christopher Moeller

Sacrifice this enchantment: Destroy target nonblack creature. It can't be regenerated.

"I am the banisher, the ill will that snuffs the final candle." —Seal inscription

Spontaneous Mutation (Innistrad Remastered)
Christopher Moeller

Flash Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets -X/-0, where X is the number of cards in your graveyard.

Curse of Stalked Prey (Innistrad)
Christopher Moeller

Enchant player Whenever a creature deals combat damage to enchanted player, put a +1/+1 counter on that creature.

"Innocent thorns can fill the air with your bloodscent. Don't stray from the path." —Elmut, crossway watcher

Village Ironsmith (Innistrad)
Christopher Moeller

Lightning Bolt (Magic 2010)
Christopher Moeller

Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.

The sparkmage shrieked, calling on the rage of the storms of his youth. To his surprise, the sky responded with a fierce energy he'd never thought to see again.

Blackmail (Ninth Edition)
Christopher Moeller

Target player reveals three cards from their hand and you choose one of them. That player discards that card.

In addition to killing peasants, punishing subordinates, and raising an army of nightmares, Braids somehow found time for her favorite hobby: petty extortion.

Snake Umbra (Rise of the Eldrazi)
Christopher Moeller

Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and has "Whenever this creature deals damage to an opponent, you may draw a card." Umbra armor (If enchanted creature would be destroyed, instead remove all damage from it and destroy this Aura.)

Thieving Magpie (Eighth Edition)
Christopher Moeller

Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.) Whenever this creature deals damage to an opponent, draw a card.

Other birds collect twigs for their nests. Magpies steal jewels for theirs.

Punishing Fire (Zendikar)
Christopher Moeller

Punishing Fire deals 2 damage to any target. Whenever an opponent gains life, you may pay {R}. If you do, return this card from your graveyard to your hand.

Pestermite (Lorwyn)
Christopher Moeller

Flash Flying When this creature enters, you may tap or untap target permanent.

The fae know when they're not wanted. That's precisely why they show up.

Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor (Odyssey)
Christopher Moeller

Tap an untapped Octopus you control: Tap target permanent. {U}{U}{U}: Tap all creatures without flying.

"No one can fight the tide forever."

Gratuitous Violence (Conspiracy: Take the Crown)
Christopher Moeller

If a creature you control would deal damage to a permanent or player, it deals double that damage instead.

Only the Cabal could make a fight to the death more deadly.

Peace of Mind (The List)
Christopher Moeller

{W}, Discard a card: You gain 3 life.

Not all minds touched by the Eldrazi turn to raging psychosis. Some simply withdraw from this world into memories of a better one.

Ulvenwald Tracker (Modern Masters 2017)
Christopher Moeller

{1}{G}, {T}: Target creature you control fights another target creature.

"Peace will come to Innistrad, but only after all abominations have been dealt with, one by one."

Toshiro Umezawa (Betrayers of Kamigawa)
Christopher Moeller

Bushido 1 (Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn.) Whenever a creature an opponent controls dies, you may cast target instant card from your graveyard. If that spell would be put into a graveyard, exile it instead.

River Serpent (The List)
Christopher Moeller

This creature can't attack unless there are five or more cards in your graveyard. Cycling {U} ({U}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)

Though the Luxa River brings life to Naktamun, it's not without dangers.

Liar's Pendulum (Mirrodin)
Christopher Moeller

{2}, {T}: Choose a card name. Target opponent guesses whether a card with that name is in your hand. You may reveal your hand. If you do and your opponent guessed wrong, draw a card.

Blackmail (Onslaught)
Christopher Moeller

Target player reveals three cards from their hand and you choose one of them. That player discards that card.

Even the most virtuous person is only one secret away from being owned by the Cabal.

Paranoid Delusions (Gatecrash)
Christopher Moeller

Target player mills three cards. Cipher (Then you may exile this spell card encoded on a creature you control. Whenever that creature deals combat damage to a player, its controller may cast a copy of the encoded card without paying its mana cost.)

Manic Vandal (Magic 2011)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, destroy target artifact.

It's fun. He doesn't need another reason.

Gilt-Leaf Palace (The List)
Christopher Moeller

As this land enters, you may reveal an Elf card from your hand. If you don't, this land enters tapped. {T}: Add {B} or {G}.

Dawn's Light, greatest palace of Gilt-Leaf Wood, is built on tiers of wood and power.

Reclamation Sage (Commander 2018)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"What was once formed by masons, shaped by smiths, or given life by mages, I will return to the embrace of the earth."

Blood Ogre (Magic 2012)
Christopher Moeller

Bloodthirst 1 (If an opponent was dealt damage this turn, this creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it.) First strike (This creature deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.)

Meddling Mage (Planeshift)
Christopher Moeller

As this creature enters, choose a nonland card name. Spells with the chosen name can't be cast.

Meddling mages chant so loudly that no one can get a spell in edgewise.

Lightning Bolt (The List)
Christopher Moeller

Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.

The sparkmage shrieked, calling on the rage of the storms of his youth. To his surprise, the sky responded with a fierce energy he'd never thought to see again.

Vitaspore Thallid (Planar Chaos)
Christopher Moeller

At the beginning of your upkeep, put a spore counter on this creature. Remove three spore counters from this creature: Create a 1/1 green Saproling creature token. Sacrifice a Saproling: Target creature gains haste until end of turn.

Umezawa's Jitte (From the Vault: Lore)
Christopher Moeller

Whenever equipped creature deals combat damage, put two charge counters on Umezawa's Jitte. Remove a charge counter from Umezawa's Jitte: Choose one — • Equipped creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. • Target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn. • You gain 2 life. Equip {2}

Lightning Bolt (Double Masters 2022)
Christopher Moeller

Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.

The sparkmage shrieked, calling on the rage of the storms of his youth. To his surprise, the sky responded with a fierce energy he'd never thought to see again.

Strength of the Tajuru (Commander 2020)
Christopher Moeller

Multikicker {1} (You may pay an additional {1} any number of times as you cast this spell.) Choose target creature, then choose another target creature for each time this spell was kicked. Put X +1/+1 counters on each of them.

Shieldmage Advocate (Judgment)
Christopher Moeller

{T}: Return target card from an opponent's graveyard to their hand. Prevent all damage that would be dealt to any target this turn by a source of your choice.

"Our unity conquers all fears."

Universal Solvent (Aether Revolt)
Christopher Moeller

{7}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Destroy target permanent.

"A few drops of this, and the trickiest problems simply melt away." —Thamaz, Weldfast inventor

Fortify (Time Spiral)
Christopher Moeller

Choose one — • Creatures you control get +2/+0 until end of turn. • Creatures you control get +0/+2 until end of turn.

"Where metal is tainted and wood is scarce, we are best armed by faith." —Tavalus, acolyte of Korlis

Chain Lightning (Eternal Masters)
Christopher Moeller

Chain Lightning deals 3 damage to any target. Then that player or that permanent's controller may pay {R}{R}. If the player does, they may copy this spell and may choose a new target for that copy.

Seal of Cleansing (Friday Night Magic 2005)
Christopher Moeller

Sacrifice this enchantment: Destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"I am the purifier, the light that clears all shadows." —Seal inscription

Seal of Primordium (Modern Masters 2017)
Christopher Moeller

Sacrifice this enchantment: Destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"I am the simplifier, the root that drags all artifice to earth." —Seal inscription

Chain Lightning (Mystery Booster 2)
Christopher Moeller

Chain Lightning deals 3 damage to any target. Then that player or that permanent's controller may pay {R}{R}. If the player does, they may copy this spell and may choose a new target for that copy.

Pyroclast Consul (Morningtide)
Christopher Moeller

Kinship — At the beginning of your upkeep, you may look at the top card of your library. If it shares a creature type with this creature, you may reveal it. If you do, this creature deals 2 damage to each creature.

Kithkin Shielddare (Shadowmoor)
Christopher Moeller

{W}, {T}: Target blocking creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn.

The nova glyph is a potent symbol. A shield embossed with it can resist the force of even the most determined giant.

Reclamation Sage (Kaldheim Commander)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"What was once formed by masons, shaped by smiths, or given life by mages, I will return to the embrace of the earth."

Invasive Species (Magic 2015)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, return another permanent you control to its owner's hand.

It's easier to relocate a village that lies in their path than to turn the bugs aside.

Island (Ravnica: City of Guilds)
Christopher Moeller

({T}: Add {U}.)

Thwart (The List)
Christopher Moeller

You may return three Islands you control to their owner's hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Counter target spell.

Vampire's Bite (Duel Decks: Sorin vs. Tibalt)
Christopher Moeller

Kicker {2}{B} (You may pay an additional {2}{B} as you cast this spell.) Target creature gets +3/+0 until end of turn. If this spell was kicked, that creature gains lifelink until end of turn. (Damage dealt by the creature also causes its controller to gain that much life.)

Surging Sentinels (Coldsnap)
Christopher Moeller

First strike Ripple 4 (When you cast this spell, you may reveal the top four cards of your library. You may cast spells with the same name as this spell from among those cards without paying their mana costs. Put the rest on the bottom of your library.)

Boar Umbra (Ultimate Masters)
Christopher Moeller

Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +3/+3. Umbra armor (If enchanted creature would be destroyed, instead remove all damage from it and destroy this Aura.)

"From in here, everything looks like dinner."

Skyreach Manta (Modern Masters)
Christopher Moeller

Sunburst (This enters with a +1/+1 counter on it for each color of mana spent to cast it.) Flying

As the dawns break, the manta soars.

Pathbreaker Ibex (Commander 2015)
Christopher Moeller

Whenever this creature attacks, creatures you control gain trample and get +X/+X until end of turn, where X is the greatest power among creatures you control.

"My skills are wasted here." —Juruk, Kalonian tracker

Stonework Puma (Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldrazi)
Christopher Moeller

"We suffer uneasy ground, unstable alliances, and unpredictable magic. Something you can truly trust is worth more than a chest of gold." —Nikou, Joraga bard

Mindbreak Trap (Zendikar)
Christopher Moeller

If an opponent cast three or more spells this turn, you may pay {0} rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Exile any number of target spells.

"Life is a maze. This is one of its dead ends." —Noyan Dar, Tazeem lullmage

Champion of Lambholt (Starter Commander Decks)
Christopher Moeller

Creatures with power less than this creature's power can't block creatures you control. Whenever another creature you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

Crawling Sensation (Shadows over Innistrad)
Christopher Moeller

At the beginning of your upkeep, you may mill two cards. (You may put the top two cards of your library into your graveyard.) Whenever one or more land cards are put into your graveyard from anywhere for the first time each turn, create a 1/1 green Insect creature token.

Bull Rush (Worldwake)
Christopher Moeller

Target creature gets +2/+0 until end of turn.

"It's gone mad! Loose the chains and save what you can!"

Glint-Nest Crane (Kaladesh)
Christopher Moeller

Flying When this creature enters, look at the top four cards of your library. You may reveal an artifact card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in any order.

Paleoloth (Conflux)
Christopher Moeller

Whenever another creature you control with power 5 or greater enters, you may return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.

"Gods do not sleep soundly in the earth's embrace." —Mayael the Anima

Venser's Journal (Commander 2021)
Christopher Moeller

You have no maximum hand size. At the beginning of your upkeep, you gain 1 life for each card in your hand.

A Planeswalker's chronicle spans worlds and civilizations, each page a lifetime.

Wayfaring Giant (Invasion)
Christopher Moeller

Domain — This creature gets +1/+1 for each basic land type among lands you control.

Its stature and stride increase with each step it takes.

Confiscate (Dominaria Remastered)
Christopher Moeller

Enchant permanent You control enchanted permanent.

"The surface world contains nothing I cannot take." —The Lord of Atlantis

Lys Alana Scarblade (Kaldheim Commander)
Christopher Moeller

{T}, Discard an Elf card: Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn, where X is the number of Elves you control.

In beauty-obsessed Lys Alana, one cut of her blade means the difference between a high society feast and raking through the dungheap for scraps.

Elvish Warrior (Ninth Edition)
Christopher Moeller

"My tales of war are the stories most asked for around the fires at night, but they're the ones I care least to tell."

Chandra's Outrage (Magic 2014)
Christopher Moeller

Chandra's Outrage deals 4 damage to target creature and 2 damage to that creature's controller.

Chandra never believed in using her "inside voice."

White Knight (Duel Decks: Knights vs. Dragons)
Christopher Moeller

First strike (This creature deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.) Protection from black (This creature can't be blocked, targeted, dealt damage, or enchanted by anything black.)

Out of the blackness and stench of the engulfing swamp emerged a shimmering figure. Only the splattered armor and ichor-stained sword hinted at the unfathomable evil the knight had just laid waste.

Trostani's Judgment (Commander 2019)
Christopher Moeller

Exile target creature, then populate. (Create a token that's a copy of a creature token you control.)

"Some cannot be saved as they are, but all can serve the Worldsoul." —Trostani

Aven Fisher (Odyssey)
Christopher Moeller

Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.) When this creature dies, you may draw a card.

The same spears that catch their food today will defend their homes tomorrow.

Nekrataal (Eternal Masters)
Christopher Moeller

First strike When this creature enters, destroy target nonartifact, nonblack creature. That creature can't be regenerated.

His victims don't have time to feel despair.

Fireshrieker (Commander Masters)
Christopher Moeller

Equipped creature has double strike. (It deals both first-strike and regular combat damage.) Equip {2} ({2}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)

Goblin Grappler (Legions)
Christopher Moeller

Provoke (Whenever this creature attacks, you may have target creature defending player controls untap and block it if able.)

Daru soldiers learned it's better to have a clean death from a sharp blade than to tangle with a goblin's rusted chains.

Snake Umbra (The List)
Christopher Moeller

Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and has "Whenever this creature deals damage to an opponent, you may draw a card." Umbra armor (If enchanted creature would be destroyed, instead remove all damage from it and destroy this Aura.)

Twincast (Tenth Edition)
Christopher Moeller

Copy target instant or sorcery spell. You may choose new targets for the copy.

Imitation is the most dangerous form of flattery.

Venser's Journal (Scars of Mirrodin)
Christopher Moeller

You have no maximum hand size. At the beginning of your upkeep, you gain 1 life for each card in your hand.

A Planeswalker's chronicle spans worlds and civilizations, each page a lifetime.

Sphere of Duty (Odyssey)
Christopher Moeller

If a green source would deal damage to you, prevent 2 of that damage.

Duty subdues instinct.

Sylvan Ranger (Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, you may search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.

"Not all paths are found on the forest floor."

Fireshrieker (Foundations Jumpstart)
Christopher Moeller

Equipped creature has double strike. (It deals both first-strike and regular combat damage.) Equip {2} ({2}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)

Gnarlroot Trapper (Magic Origins)
Christopher Moeller

{T}, Pay 1 life: Add {G}. Spend this mana only to cast an Elf creature spell. {T}: Target attacking Elf you control gains deathtouch until end of turn. (Any amount of damage it deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.)

Spider Umbra (Ultimate Masters)
Christopher Moeller

Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and has reach. (It can block creatures with flying.) Umbra armor (If enchanted creature would be destroyed, instead remove all damage from it and destroy this Aura.)

Sleight of Hand (Seventh Edition)
Christopher Moeller

Look at the top two cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the other on the bottom of your library.

"Most people believe magic is only a trick. Why change their minds?"

Mountain (Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari)
Christopher Moeller

({T}: Add {R}.)

Seal of Cleansing (Nemesis)
Christopher Moeller

Sacrifice this enchantment: Destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"I am the purifier, the light that clears all shadows." —Seal inscription

Raven Guild Initiate (Scourge)
Christopher Moeller

Morph—Return a Bird you control to its owner's hand. (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.)

The Raven Guild soars on winds of unease.

Titan's Revenge (Morningtide)
Christopher Moeller

Titan's Revenge deals X damage to any target. Clash with an opponent. If you win, return Titan's Revenge to its owner's hand. (Each clashing player reveals the top card of their library, then puts that card on the top or bottom. A player wins if their card had a higher mana value.)

Universal Solvent (Commander Legends)
Christopher Moeller

{7}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Destroy target permanent.

"A few drops of this, and the trickiest problems simply melt away." —Thamaz, Weldfast inventor

Double Stroke (Conspiracy)
Christopher Moeller

Hidden agenda (Start the game with this conspiracy face down in the command zone and secretly choose a card name. You may turn this conspiracy face up any time and reveal that name.) Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell with the chosen name, you may copy it. You may choose new targets for the copy.

Phantom General (Return to Ravnica)
Christopher Moeller

Creature tokens you control get +1/+1.

After his death, the general was reunited with fallen soldiers from over thirty of his campaigns.

Skyreach Manta (Modern Masters 2015)
Christopher Moeller

Sunburst (This enters with a +1/+1 counter on it for each color of mana spent to cast it.) Flying

As the dawns break, the manta soars.

Copper-Leaf Angel (Prophecy)
Christopher Moeller

Flying {T}, Sacrifice X lands: Put X +1/+1 counters on this creature.

"When Serra made angels, people called her a goddess. My angels are far superior to hers." —Latulla, Keldon overseer

Patagia Viper (The List)
Christopher Moeller

Flying When this creature enters, create two 1/1 green and blue Snake creature tokens. When this creature enters, sacrifice it unless {U} was spent to cast it.

Gavony Unhallowed (Game Night: Free-for-All)
Christopher Moeller

Whenever another creature you control dies, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

"We entered the church in search of solace, but it became clear we wouldn't find it there." —Grete, Order of Saint Traft

Oyobi, Who Split the Heavens (Crimson Vow Commander)
Christopher Moeller

Flying Whenever you cast a Spirit or Arcane spell, create a 3/3 white Spirit creature token with flying.

Her angry call split the sky. From that rift descended her champions.

Just the Wind (Ultimate Masters)
Christopher Moeller

Return target creature to its owner's hand. Madness {U} (If you discard this card, discard it into exile. When you do, cast it for its madness cost or put it into your graveyard.)

"There's nothing to worry about."

Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker (Jumpstart 2022)
Christopher Moeller

Whenever a source an opponent controls deals damage to you, that player sacrifices a permanent of their choice.

"Watch over my father. Tell him I'm safe, but I won't come home until I find out how to bring him back to his senses, and Kamigawa is again at peace." —Michiko, letter to General Takeno

Crown of Flames (Invasion)
Christopher Moeller

Enchant creature {R}: Enchanted creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn. {R}: Return this Aura to its owner's hand.

"All my life I've fought these monsters. Today I finish that fight." —Barrin

Witchstalker (Magic 2014)
Christopher Moeller

Hexproof (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.) Whenever an opponent casts a blue or black spell during your turn, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

Boil (Seventh Edition)
Christopher Moeller

Destroy all Islands.

"It is a slaughter, the death of a sea. Never speak of it again." —The Lord of Atlantis

Triskelion (March of the Machine Commander)
Christopher Moeller

This creature enters with three +1/+1 counters on it. Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: It deals 1 damage to any target.

"Why do bad things always come in threes?" —Gisulf, expedition survivor

Skymark Roc (RNA Guild Kit)
Christopher Moeller

Flying Whenever this creature attacks, you may return target creature defending player controls with toughness 2 or less to its owner's hand.

"Try not to look guilty. Or delicious." —Thorpe, street urchin

Riot Spikes (Dissension)
Christopher Moeller

({B/R} can be paid with either {B} or {R}.) Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +2/-1.

Most auramancers would have let the spikes hover just above the skin. Having the spikes rip through the skin from beneath was a touch added by Rakdos himself.

Vampire's Bite (Zendikar)
Christopher Moeller

Kicker {2}{B} (You may pay an additional {2}{B} as you cast this spell.) Target creature gets +3/+0 until end of turn. If this spell was kicked, that creature gains lifelink until end of turn. (Damage dealt by the creature also causes its controller to gain that much life.)

Mountain (Ravnica: City of Guilds)
Christopher Moeller

({T}: Add {R}.)

Razor Golem (Darksteel)
Christopher Moeller

Affinity for Plains (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each Plains you control.) Vigilance

The longer it stands among the deadly blades of the Razor Fields, the more it adopts their harsh exterior.

Sizzle (Eighth Edition)
Christopher Moeller

Sizzle deals 3 damage to each opponent.

"Of course you should fight fire with fire. You should fight *everything* with fire." —Jaya Ballard, task mage

Chain Lightning (Jumpstart)
Christopher Moeller

Chain Lightning deals 3 damage to any target. Then that player or that permanent's controller may pay {R}{R}. If the player does, they may copy this spell and may choose a new target for that copy.

Deep-Sea Kraken (Duel Decks: Mind vs. Might)
Christopher Moeller

This creature can't be blocked. Suspend 9—{2}{U} (Rather than cast this card from your hand, you may pay {2}{U} and exile it with nine time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost. It has haste.) Whenever an opponent casts a spell, if this card is suspended, remove a time counter from it.

Vines of Vastwood (Modern Masters 2015)
Christopher Moeller

Kicker {G} (You may pay an additional {G} as you cast this spell.) Target creature can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control this turn. If this spell was kicked, that creature gets +4/+4 until end of turn.

Wall of Spears (Duels of the Planeswalkers)
Christopher Moeller

Defender (This creature can't attack.) First strike

"A stick is your friend. A pointed stick is your good friend. An army of pointed sticks is your best friend." —Onean sergeant

Fortune Thief (Masters 25)
Christopher Moeller

Damage that would reduce your life total to less than 1 reduces it to 1 instead. Morph {R}{R} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.)

Illuminate (Apocalypse)
Christopher Moeller

Kicker {2}{R} and/or {3}{U} (You may pay an additional {2}{R} and/or {3}{U} as you cast this spell.) Illuminate deals X damage to target creature. If this spell was kicked with its {2}{R} kicker, it deals X damage to that creature's controller. If this spell was kicked with its {3}{U} kicker, you draw X cards.

Master Thief (Zendikar Rising Commander)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, gain control of target artifact for as long as you control this creature.

Possession is ten-tenths of the law.

Felidar Umbra (The List)
Christopher Moeller

Enchant creature Enchanted creature has lifelink. {1}{W}: Attach this Aura to target creature you control. Umbra armor (If enchanted creature would be destroyed, instead remove all damage from it and destroy this Aura.)

Merfolk Wayfinder (Zendikar)
Christopher Moeller

Flying When this creature enters, reveal the top three cards of your library. Put all Island cards revealed this way into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in any order.

Siege-Gang Commander (Tenth Edition)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, create three 1/1 red Goblin creature tokens. {1}{R}, Sacrifice a Goblin: This creature deals 2 damage to any target.

Fortify (Double Masters)
Christopher Moeller

Choose one — • Creatures you control get +2/+0 until end of turn. • Creatures you control get +0/+2 until end of turn.

"Where metal is tainted and wood is scarce, we are best armed by faith." —Tavalus, acolyte of Korlis

Samurai of the Pale Curtain (The List)
Christopher Moeller

Bushido 1 (Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn.) If a permanent would be put into a graveyard, exile it instead.

Wake the Dead (Commander 2014)
Christopher Moeller

Cast this spell only during combat on an opponent's turn. Return X target creature cards from your graveyard to the battlefield. Sacrifice those creatures at the beginning of the next end step.

Wood Elves (Commander 2014)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, search your library for a Forest card, put that card onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

Every branch a crossroads, every vine a swift steed.

Grim Discovery (The List)
Christopher Moeller

Choose one or both — • Return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand. • Return target land card from your graveyard to your hand.

Few among the living understand just how much of their world is shaped by the ruins of the dead.

Kruin Striker (Duel Decks: Mind vs. Might)
Christopher Moeller

Whenever another creature you control enters, this creature gets +1/+0 and gains trample until end of turn. (It can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)

Unhappy with the creation of the wolfir, Rorica broke with her order and led a crusade against the "reformed werewolves."

Frostwielder (Champions of Kamigawa)
Christopher Moeller

If a creature dealt damage by this creature this turn would die, exile it instead. {T}: This creature deals 1 damage to any target.

Lightning Bolt (Ravnica: Clue Edition)
Christopher Moeller

Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.

The sparkmage shrieked, calling on the rage of the storms of his youth. To his surprise, the sky responded with a fierce energy he'd never thought to see again.

Indrik Umbra (Planechase 2012)
Christopher Moeller

Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +4/+4 and has first strike, and all creatures able to block it do so. Umbra armor (If enchanted creature would be destroyed, instead remove all damage from it and destroy this Aura.)

Felidar Umbra (Planechase Anthology)
Christopher Moeller

Enchant creature Enchanted creature has lifelink. {1}{W}: Attach this Aura to target creature you control. Umbra armor (If enchanted creature would be destroyed, instead remove all damage from it and destroy this Aura.)

Aven Fisher (The List)
Christopher Moeller

Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.) When this creature dies, you may draw a card.

The same spears that catch their food today will defend their homes tomorrow.

Boldwyr Intimidator (Morningtide)
Christopher Moeller

Cowards can't block Warriors. {R}: Target creature becomes a Coward until end of turn. {2}{R}: Target creature becomes a Warrior until end of turn.

"Now everyone knows what you are."

Fortify (Jumpstart)
Christopher Moeller

Choose one — • Creatures you control get +2/+0 until end of turn. • Creatures you control get +0/+2 until end of turn.

"Where metal is tainted and wood is scarce, we are best armed by faith." —Tavalus, acolyte of Korlis

Strength of the Tajuru (Worldwake)
Christopher Moeller

Multikicker {1} (You may pay an additional {1} any number of times as you cast this spell.) Choose target creature, then choose another target creature for each time this spell was kicked. Put X +1/+1 counters on each of them.

Infectious Rage (Judgment)
Christopher Moeller

Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +2/-1. When enchanted creature dies, choose a creature at random this Aura can enchant. Return this card to the battlefield attached to that creature.

Assembled Alphas (Eldritch Moon Promos)
Christopher Moeller

Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked by a creature, this creature deals 3 damage to that creature and 3 damage to that creature's controller.

There is always a toll to pay for passage.

Sylvan Ranger (Commander Anthology)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, you may search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.

"Not all paths are found on the forest floor."

Safe Passage (Magic 2011)
Christopher Moeller

Prevent all damage that would be dealt to you and creatures you control this turn.

With one flap of her wings, the angel beat back the fires of war.

Safe Passage (Magic 2010)
Christopher Moeller

Prevent all damage that would be dealt to you and creatures you control this turn.

With one flap of her wings, the angel beat back the fires of war.

Moment of Heroism (Archenemy: Nicol Bolas)
Christopher Moeller

Target creature gets +2/+2 and gains lifelink until end of turn. (Damage dealt by the creature also causes its controller to gain that much life.)

"My faith is stronger than fang, claw, or mindless hunger."

Shelter (Modern Horizons)
Christopher Moeller

Target creature you control gains protection from the color of your choice until end of turn. Draw a card.

Good strategists seize opportunities. Great strategists make their own.

Ajani Goldmane (Pro Tour Promos)
Christopher Moeller

+1: You gain 2 life. −1: Put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control. Those creatures gain vigilance until end of turn. −6: Create a white Avatar creature token. It has "This token's power and toughness are each equal to your life total."

Yamabushi's Flame (Champions of Kamigawa)
Christopher Moeller

Yamabushi's Flame deals 3 damage to any target. If a creature dealt damage this way would die this turn, exile it instead.

Skred (The List)
Christopher Moeller

Skred deals damage to target creature equal to the number of snow permanents you control.

"This close to Rimewind Keep, no avalanche is nature's doing." —Ukoten, centaur chieftain

Hidden Guerrillas (Urza's Saga)
Christopher Moeller

When an opponent casts an artifact spell, if this permanent is an enchantment, it becomes a 5/3 Soldier creature with trample.

Sleight of Hand (Seventh Edition)
Christopher Moeller

Look at the top two cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the other on the bottom of your library.

"Most people believe magic is only a trick. Why change their minds?"

Mana Echoes (Onslaught)
Christopher Moeller

Whenever a creature enters, you may add an amount of {C} equal to the number of creatures you control that share a creature type with it.

When the ground is saturated with mana, even the lightest footstep can bring it to the surface.

Meddling Kids (Unhinged)
Christopher Moeller

As this creature enters, choose a word with four or more letters. Spells with the chosen word in their text box can't be cast.

These kids know their four-letter words.

Shrike Harpy (Born of the Gods)
Christopher Moeller

Flying Tribute 2 (As this creature enters, an opponent of your choice may put two +1/+1 counters on it.) When this creature enters, if tribute wasn't paid, target opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice.

Insect (Shadows over Innistrad Tokens)
Christopher Moeller

Spearbreaker Behemoth (Shards of Alara)
Christopher Moeller

Indestructible {1}: Target creature with power 5 or greater gains indestructible until end of turn.

Few Nayans dare hunt the gargantuans. They're regarded not as animals but as forces of nature, like landslides or typhoons.

Tragic Slip (Duel Decks: Jace vs. Vraska)
Christopher Moeller

Target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn. Morbid — That creature gets -13/-13 until end of turn instead if a creature died this turn.

Linger on death's door and risk being invited in.

Rishadan Cutpurse (The List)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, each opponent sacrifices a permanent of their choice unless they pay {1}.

The bigger the purse, the greater the fool. —Rishadan saying

Ink-Treader Nephilim (Guildpact)
Christopher Moeller

Whenever a player casts an instant or sorcery spell, if that spell targets only this creature, copy the spell for each other creature that spell could target. Each copy targets a different one of those creatures.

When it awoke, the mirrors of the world reflected only darkness.

Patron of the Orochi (Betrayers of Kamigawa)
Christopher Moeller

Snake offering (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant by sacrificing a Snake and paying the difference in mana costs between this and the sacrificed Snake. Mana cost includes color.) {T}: Untap all Forests and all green creatures. Activate only once each turn.

Selfless Exorcist (Judgment)
Christopher Moeller

{T}: Exile target creature card from a graveyard. That card deals damage equal to its power to this creature.

Triskelion (Mirrodin)
Christopher Moeller

This creature enters with three +1/+1 counters on it. Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: It deals 1 damage to any target.

Wood Elves (Duel Decks: Elves vs. Goblins)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, search your library for a Forest card, put that card onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

Every branch a crossroads, every vine a swift steed.

Triskelion (Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Tezzeret)
Christopher Moeller

This creature enters with three +1/+1 counters on it. Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: It deals 1 damage to any target.

"Why do bad things always come in threes?" —Gisulf, expedition survivor

Arrest (IDW Comics Inserts)
Christopher Moeller

Enchant creature Enchanted creature can't attack or block, and its activated abilities can't be activated.

Fayden didn't know if the giant had created the spehere's magic—only that he had to escape it to find Sifa.

Turn the Tables (Darksteel)
Christopher Moeller

All combat damage that would be dealt to you this turn is dealt to target attacking creature instead.

"Your arrogance is my best weapon."

Supernatural Stamina (Double Masters)
Christopher Moeller

Until end of turn, target creature gets +2/+0 and gains "When this creature dies, return it to the battlefield tapped under its owner's control."

"All are not equal—neither in life nor after death. Bontu's favorites will stand highest in eternity." —Senifet, vizier of Bontu

Shelter (The List)
Christopher Moeller

Target creature you control gains protection from the color of your choice until end of turn. Draw a card.

Good strategists seize opportunities. Great strategists make their own.

Sylvan Ranger (Modern Masters 2017)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, you may search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.

"Not all paths are found on the forest floor."

Deep-Sea Kraken (Commander 2014)
Christopher Moeller

This creature can't be blocked. Suspend 9—{2}{U} (Rather than cast this card from your hand, you may pay {2}{U} and exile it with nine time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost. It has haste.) Whenever an opponent casts a spell, if this card is suspended, remove a time counter from it.

Wood Elves (Commander 2015)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, search your library for a Forest card, put that card onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

Every branch a crossroads, every vine a swift steed.

Mountain (Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari)
Christopher Moeller

({T}: Add {R}.)

Chain Lightning (Dominaria Remastered)
Christopher Moeller

Chain Lightning deals 3 damage to any target. Then that player or that permanent's controller may pay {R}{R}. If the player does, they may copy this spell and may choose a new target for that copy.

Vines of Vastwood (The List)
Christopher Moeller

Kicker {G} (You may pay an additional {G} as you cast this spell.) Target creature can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control this turn. If this spell was kicked, that creature gets +4/+4 until end of turn.

Manic Vandal (Magic 2012)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, destroy target artifact.

It's fun. He doesn't need another reason.

Battle Hurda (Worldwake)
Christopher Moeller

First strike

"Murasan hurdas were too aggressive to tolerate a harness, so we put them on guard duty. Now the bandits can't get within spitting distance of us." —Bruse Tarl, Goma Fada nomad

Seal of Cleansing (Commander 2015)
Christopher Moeller

Sacrifice this enchantment: Destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"I am the purifier, the light that clears all shadows." —Seal inscription

Russet Wolves (Dark Ascension)
Christopher Moeller

"The wolves of our valley are bred to detest the scent of ghouls. For centuries they have kept our estates clear of such carrion." —Olivia Voldaren

Healer of the Pride (The List)
Christopher Moeller

Whenever another creature you control enters, you gain 2 life.

"No life is without meaning. No living thing is too small to be strong."

Punishing Fire (Commander 2011)
Christopher Moeller

Punishing Fire deals 2 damage to any target. Whenever an opponent gains life, you may pay {R}. If you do, return this card from your graveyard to your hand.

Tidal Kraken (Eighth Edition)
Christopher Moeller

This creature can't be blocked.

To merfolk, pirates are a nuisance. To pirates, merfolk are a threat. To the kraken, they're both appetizers.

Crawling Sensation (Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander)
Christopher Moeller

At the beginning of your upkeep, you may mill two cards. (You may put the top two cards of your library into your graveyard.) Whenever one or more land cards are put into your graveyard from anywhere for the first time each turn, create a 1/1 green Insect creature token.

Goblin Firebug (Legions)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature leaves the battlefield, sacrifice a land.

Most goblins leave behind a wake of destruction. A few goblins take one with them.

Castle Raptors (Time Spiral Remastered)
Christopher Moeller

Flying As long as this creature is untapped, it gets +0/+2.

"Each place we see is as ruined and lifeless as the last. So here we stay, because this ruin is *ours*."

Mountain (Duel Decks: Jace vs. Chandra)
Christopher Moeller

({T}: Add {R}.)

Spearbreaker Behemoth (Neon Dynasty Commander)
Christopher Moeller

Indestructible {1}: Target creature with power 5 or greater gains indestructible until end of turn.

Few Nayans dare hunt the gargantuans. They're regarded not as animals but as forces of nature, like landslides or typhoons.

Swamp (Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari)
Christopher Moeller

({T}: Add {B}.)

Skyreach Manta (Fifth Dawn)
Christopher Moeller

Sunburst (This enters with a +1/+1 counter on it for each color of mana spent to cast it.) Flying

As the dawns break, the manta soars.

Fortify (Modern Masters 2015)
Christopher Moeller

Choose one — • Creatures you control get +2/+0 until end of turn. • Creatures you control get +0/+2 until end of turn.

"Where metal is tainted and wood is scarce, we are best armed by faith." —Tavalus, acolyte of Korlis

Azorius Guildmage (Dissension Promos)
Christopher Moeller

{2}{W}: Tap target creature. {2}{U}: Counter target activated ability. (Mana abilities can't be targeted.)

Nut Collector (The List)
Christopher Moeller

At the beginning of your upkeep, you may create a 1/1 green Squirrel creature token. Threshold — All Squirrels get +2/+2 as long as seven or more cards are in your graveyard.

Sphere of Law (Odyssey)
Christopher Moeller

If a red source would deal damage to you, prevent 2 of that damage.

Law smothers anarchy.

Aven Tactician (Dragons of Tarkir)
Christopher Moeller

Flying When this creature enters, bolster 1. (Choose a creature with the least toughness among creatures you control and put a +1/+1 counter on it.)

The aven are admired, for they are able to fly with the dragons.

Humble Budoka (Champions of Kamigawa)
Christopher Moeller

Shroud (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities.)

Each time wanderers entered the forest seeking enlightenment, Dosan was there, waiting for them to arrive.

Swamp (Magic Premiere Shop 2005)
Christopher Moeller

({T}: Add {B}.)

Sylvan Ranger (Wilds of Eldraine Commander)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, you may search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.

"Not all paths are found on the forest floor."

Mass Appeal (Avacyn Restored)
Christopher Moeller

Draw a card for each Human you control.

"We have emerged triumphant from the darkness. Let our hard-won wisdom guide us to prosperity."

Cerodon Yearling (Alara Reborn)
Christopher Moeller

Vigilance, haste

The unit of measurement used to chart a cerodon's growth is "persons consumed."

Gavony Unhallowed (Jumpstart 2022)
Christopher Moeller

Whenever another creature you control dies, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

"We entered the church in search of solace, but it became clear we wouldn't find it there." —Grete, Order of Saint Traft

Seismic Strike (Magic 2010)
Christopher Moeller

Seismic Strike deals damage to target creature equal to the number of Mountains you control.

"Life up here is simple. Adapt to the ways of the mountains and they will reward you. Fight them and they will end you." —Kezim, prodigal pyromancer

Hunt Down (Lorwyn)
Christopher Moeller

Target creature blocks target creature this turn if able.

"Springjacks and faeries can be difficult to hunt, but my favorite prey are the flamekin. They never fail to put up a worthy fight when cornered."

Aven Fisher (Ninth Edition)
Christopher Moeller

Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.) When this creature dies, you may draw a card.

The same spears that catch their food today will defend their homes tomorrow.

Expunge (Urza's Saga)
Christopher Moeller

Destroy target nonartifact, nonblack creature. It can't be regenerated. Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)

Frontline Strategist (Scourge)
Christopher Moeller

Morph {W} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.) When this creature is turned face up, prevent all combat damage non-Soldier creatures would deal this turn.

Mass Polymorph (The List)
Christopher Moeller

Exile all creatures you control, then reveal cards from the top of your library until you reveal that many creature cards. Put all creature cards revealed this way onto the battlefield, then shuffle the rest of the revealed cards into your library.

Fireshrieker (Neon Dynasty Commander)
Christopher Moeller

Equipped creature has double strike. (It deals both first-strike and regular combat damage.) Equip {2} ({2}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)

Sylvan Ranger (Jumpstart)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, you may search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.

"Not all paths are found on the forest floor."

Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker (The List)
Christopher Moeller

Whenever a source an opponent controls deals damage to you, that player sacrifices a permanent of their choice.

"Watch over my father. Tell him I'm safe, but I won't come home until I find out how to bring him back to his senses, and Kamigawa is again at peace." —Michiko Konda, last letter to General Takeno

Cerodon Yearling (Planechase)
Christopher Moeller

Vigilance, haste

The unit of measurement used to chart a cerodon's growth is "persons consumed."

Mountain (Magic Premiere Shop 2005)
Christopher Moeller

({T}: Add {R}.)

Griffin Protector (Masters 25)
Christopher Moeller

Flying Whenever another creature you control enters, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.

The drums of war stir the hearts of all who fight for righteousness.

Master Thief (Magic 2012)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, gain control of target artifact for as long as you control this creature.

Possession is ten-tenths of the law.

Robe of Mirrors (Tenth Edition)
Christopher Moeller

Enchant creature (Target a creature as you cast this. This card enters attached to that creature.) Enchanted creature has shroud. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities.)

"Some say you cannot hit what you cannot see. I prefer that you hit what I want you to see." —Arcanis the Omnipotent

Zombie (Innistrad Tokens)
Christopher Moeller

Vodalian Serpent (Invasion)
Christopher Moeller

Kicker {2} (You may pay an additional {2} as you cast this spell.) This creature can't attack unless defending player controls an Island. If this creature was kicked, it enters with four +1/+1 counters on it.

Patagia Viper (Dissension)
Christopher Moeller

Flying When this creature enters, create two 1/1 green and blue Snake creature tokens. When this creature enters, sacrifice it unless {U} was spent to cast it.

Lightning Bolt (Modern Masters 2015)
Christopher Moeller

Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.

The sparkmage shrieked, calling on the rage of the storms of his youth. To his surprise, the sky responded with a fierce energy he'd never thought to see again.

Seal of Fire (Duel Decks Anthology: Jace vs. Chandra)
Christopher Moeller

Sacrifice this enchantment: It deals 2 damage to any target.

After the fourth time Chandra left a place engulfed in flames, she decided to just go ahead and make it her thing.

Seal of Cleansing (World Championship Decks 2000)
Christopher Moeller

Sacrifice this enchantment: Destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"I am the purifier, the light that clears all shadows." —Seal inscription

Gavony Unhallowed (Eldritch Moon)
Christopher Moeller

Whenever another creature you control dies, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

"We entered the church in search of solace, but it became clear we wouldn't find it there." —Grete, Order of Saint Traft

Wall of Spears (Eighth Edition)
Christopher Moeller

Defender (This creature can't attack.) First strike

"A stick is your friend. A pointed stick is your good friend. An army of pointed sticks is your best friend." —Onean sergeant

Seal of Cleansing (Murders at Karlov Manor Commander)
Christopher Moeller

Sacrifice this enchantment: Destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"I am the purifier, the light that clears all shadows." —Seal inscription

Wall of Spears (Seventh Edition)
Christopher Moeller

Defender (This creature can't attack.) First strike

"A stick is your friend. A pointed stick is your good friend. An army of pointed sticks is your best friend." —Onean sergeant

Kithkin Daggerdare (Lorwyn)
Christopher Moeller

{G}, {T}: Target attacking creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn.

The kith dance their elaborate reels not merely to celebrate the events of their lives but to form an unbreakable bond of loyalty with their kin, a bond stronger than the fear of death itself.

Satyr Piper (Theros)
Christopher Moeller

{3}{G}: Target creature must be blocked this turn if able.

"When I asked my commander the reward for killing that prancing nuisance, he told me, 'None! I want to kill him myself!'" —Phrogas, soldier of Akros

Lightning Bolt (Jumpstart)
Christopher Moeller

Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.

The sparkmage shrieked, calling on the rage of the storms of his youth. To his surprise, the sky responded with a fierce energy he'd never thought to see again.

Quickchange (Ravnica: City of Guilds)
Christopher Moeller

Target creature becomes the color or colors of your choice until end of turn. Draw a card.

Most Ravnicans lead lives of desperate survival. Those who thrive are malleable enough to change with the ever-shifting politics of the guilds.

Reclamation Sage (Secret Lair Drop)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"What was once formed by masons, shaped by smiths, or given life by mages, I will return to the embrace of the earth."

Seal of Removal (World Championship Decks 2000)
Christopher Moeller

Sacrifice this enchantment: Return target creature to its owner's hand.

"I am the unraveler, the loosened thread that will not hold." —Seal inscription

Segmented Krotiq (Dragons of Tarkir)
Christopher Moeller

Megamorph {6}{G} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its megamorph cost and put a +1/+1 counter on it.)

The list of things a krotiq eats is as long as the krotiq itself.

Chorus of Might (Return to Ravnica)
Christopher Moeller

Until end of turn, target creature gets +1/+1 for each creature you control and gains trample.

"In each of us is the strength of all of us." —Trostani

Electropotence (Zendikar)
Christopher Moeller

Whenever a creature you control enters, you may pay {2}{R}. If you do, that creature deals damage equal to its power to any target.

Where life and force collide.

Wood Elves (Seventh Edition)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, search your library for a Forest card, put that card onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

Every branch a crossroads, every vine a swift steed.

Lys Alana Scarblade (Eternal Masters)
Christopher Moeller

{T}, Discard an Elf card: Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn, where X is the number of Elves you control.

In beauty-obsessed Lys Alana, one cut of her blade means the difference between a high society feast and raking through the dungheap for scraps.

Spontaneous Mutation (Commander Legends)
Christopher Moeller

Flash Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets -X/-0, where X is the number of cards in your graveyard.

When the body turns, the mind soon follows.

Curse of Thirst (Dark Ascension)
Christopher Moeller

Enchant player At the beginning of enchanted player's upkeep, this Aura deals damage to that player equal to the number of Curses attached to them.

"May you drink until you drown but never be sated." —Odila, witch of Morkrut

Mindbreak Trap (Mystery Booster 2)
Christopher Moeller

If an opponent cast three or more spells this turn, you may pay {0} rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Exile any number of target spells.

"Life is a maze. This is one of its dead ends." —Noyan Dar, Tazeem lullmage

Mulch (The List)
Christopher Moeller

Reveal the top four cards of your library. Put all land cards revealed this way into your hand and the rest into your graveyard.

The land knows no difference between the graves of commoners and nobles.

Supernatural Stamina (Commander Legends)
Christopher Moeller

Until end of turn, target creature gets +2/+0 and gains "When this creature dies, return it to the battlefield tapped under its owner's control."

"All are not equal—neither in life nor after death. Bontu's favorites will stand highest in eternity." —Senifet, vizier of Bontu

Stillmoon Cavalier (Eventide)
Christopher Moeller

Protection from white and from black {W/B}: This creature gains flying until end of turn. {W/B}: This creature gains first strike until end of turn. {W/B}{W/B}:This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.

Reclamation Sage (Core Set 2019)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment.

"What was once formed by masons, shaped by smiths, or given life by mages, I will return to the embrace of the earth."

Shower of Sparks (Urza's Saga)
Christopher Moeller

Shower of Sparks deals 1 damage to target creature and 1 damage to target player or planeswalker.

The viashino had learned how to operate the rig through trial and error—mostly error.

Wooded Bastion (Shadowmoor)
Christopher Moeller

{T}: Add {C}. {G/W}, {T}: Add {G}{G}, {G}{W}, or {W}{W}.

The elves of Wilt-Leaf Wood continually expand the palisade surrounding the sanctuary. They hope to one day enclose the entire forest within its walls.

Magus of the Mirror (Conspiracy)
Christopher Moeller

{T}, Sacrifice this creature: Exchange life totals with target opponent. Activate only during your upkeep.

"Behold! The image of the enemy and all that she has. Trust your envy, and take it."

Corpse Lunge (Innistrad)
Christopher Moeller

As an additional cost to cast this spell, exile a creature card from your graveyard. Corpse Lunge deals damage equal to the exiled card's power to target creature.

Sphere of Truth (Odyssey)
Christopher Moeller

If a white source would deal damage to you, prevent 2 of that damage.

Truth tempers fanaticism.

Chain Lightning (Battlebond)
Christopher Moeller

Chain Lightning deals 3 damage to any target. Then that player or that permanent's controller may pay {R}{R}. If the player does, they may copy this spell and may choose a new target for that copy.

Aggressive Urge (Tenth Edition)
Christopher Moeller

Target creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn. Draw a card.

The power of the wild, concentrated in a single charge.

Spider Umbra (Archenemy)
Christopher Moeller

Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and has reach. (It can block creatures with flying.) Umbra armor (If enchanted creature would be destroyed, instead remove all damage from it and destroy this Aura.)

Arcbound Wanderer (Modern Masters)
Christopher Moeller

Modular—Sunburst (This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it for each color of mana spent to cast it. When it dies, you may put its +1/+1 counters on target artifact creature.)

Spire Tracer (Gatecrash)
Christopher Moeller

This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.

Cartographers on Ravnica chart not just the horizontal, but also the vertical.

Thieving Magpie (Seventh Edition)
Christopher Moeller

Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.) Whenever this creature deals damage to an opponent, draw a card.

Other birds collect twigs for their nests. Magpies steal jewels for theirs.

Seller of Songbirds (Ravnica: Clue Edition)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, create a 1/1 white Bird creature token with flying.

"Lady Wren is the one merchant in Keyhole Downs who isn't running a scam." —Mirela, Azorius hussar

Spider Umbra (Rise of the Eldrazi)
Christopher Moeller

Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and has reach. (It can block creatures with flying.) Umbra armor (If enchanted creature would be destroyed, instead remove all damage from it and destroy this Aura.)

Voidmage Prodigy (Magic Player Rewards 2003)
Christopher Moeller

{U}{U}, Sacrifice a Wizard: Counter target spell. Morph {U} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.)

Mulch (Commander Anthology)
Christopher Moeller

Reveal the top four cards of your library. Put all land cards revealed this way into your hand and the rest into your graveyard.

The land knows no difference between the graves of commoners and nobles.

Stormscape Battlemage (Commander 2013)
Christopher Moeller

Kicker {W} and/or {2}{B} (You may pay an additional {W} and/or {2}{B} as you cast this spell.) When this creature enters, if it was kicked with its {W} kicker, you gain 3 life. When this creature enters, if it was kicked with its {2}{B} kicker, destroy target nonblack creature. That creature can't be regenerated.

Zealous Persecution (Eternal Masters)
Christopher Moeller

Until end of turn, creatures you control get +1/+1 and creatures your opponents control get -1/-1.

"Jharic returned from Grixis changed, a haunted look in her eyes. She destroyed them with an unholy glee that made me shudder." —Knight-Captain Wyhorn

Swamp (Ravnica: City of Guilds)
Christopher Moeller

({T}: Add {B}.)

Deepwater Hypnotist (Born of the Gods)
Christopher Moeller

Inspired — Whenever this creature becomes untapped, target creature an opponent controls gets -3/-0 until end of turn.

"Watch the waves too long, and you may never look away." —Meletian proverb

Sower of Temptation (Lorwyn)
Christopher Moeller

Flying When this creature enters, gain control of target creature for as long as this creature remains on the battlefield.

One glamer leads him far from home. The next washes away his memory that home was ever anywhere but at her side.