Guardians' Pledge

Guardians' Pledge (Magic 2012)
Christopher Moeller

White creatures you control get +2/+2 until end of turn.

A dozen fighting for each other are worth a thousand fighting for themselves.

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.

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.

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.)

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

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

Sphere of Law (Odyssey)
Christopher Moeller

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

Law smothers anarchy.

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."

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}.)

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."

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."

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?"

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."

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.

Cerodon Yearling (Alara Reborn)
Christopher Moeller

Vigilance, haste

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

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.

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.)

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.

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.

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.

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."

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

Cerodon Yearling (Planechase)
Christopher Moeller

Vigilance, haste

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

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.

Mountain (Magic Premiere Shop 2005)
Christopher Moeller

({T}: Add {R}.)

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

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.

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.

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

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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}.)

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."

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.

Kruin Striker (Double Masters 2022)
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."

Boil (World Championship Decks 2001)
Christopher Moeller

Destroy all Islands.

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

Snake Umbra (Planechase 2012)
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.)

Blood Ogre (Duel Decks: Heroes vs. Monsters)
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.)

Night Terrors (Innistrad)
Christopher Moeller

Target player reveals their hand. You choose a nonland card from it. Exile that card.

Innistrad is a place where dreams invade the mind and mere shadows exact a terrible toll.

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.

Boar Umbra (Rise of the Eldrazi)
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."

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.

Compulsion (World Championship Decks 2003)
Christopher Moeller

{1}{U}, Discard a card: Draw a card. {1}{U}, Sacrifice this enchantment: Draw a card.

Blood Ogre (Modern Masters 2015)
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.)

"Ogres taunt the dragons by moving into their territory, but even the hellkites find them too much trouble to hunt." —Marza, mountain scout

Fireshrieker (Foundations)
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.)

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.

Trostani's Judgment (Return to Ravnica)
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

Seal of Cleansing (Modern Horizons 2)
Christopher Moeller

Sacrifice this enchantment: Destroy target artifact or enchantment.

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

Zealous Persecution (Modern Event Deck 2014)
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

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.

Crab Umbra (Rise of the Eldrazi)
Christopher Moeller

Enchant creature {2}{U}: Untap enchanted creature. Umbra armor (If enchanted creature would be destroyed, instead remove all damage from it and destroy this Aura.)

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."

Sky Weaver (Tenth Edition)
Christopher Moeller

{2}: Target white or black creature gains flying until end of turn. (It can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.)

"Let my wisdom give you wings."

Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker (Saviors of Kamigawa)
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

Seller of Songbirds (Return to Ravnica)
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

Seal of Strength (Nemesis)
Christopher Moeller

Sacrifice this enchantment: Target creature gets +3/+3 until end of turn.

"I am the feeder, the morsel that revives the starving." —Seal inscription

Tragic Slip (Foundations Jumpstart)
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.

Veteran Motorist (The List)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, scry 2. Whenever this creature crews a Vehicle, that Vehicle gets +1/+1 until end of turn.

He's set to compete in every race at the Fair, and he plans to win them all.

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.

Merfolk Wayfinder (Duel Decks: Jace vs. Vraska)
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.

Azorius Guildmage (Commander 2011)
Christopher Moeller

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

Fireshrieker (Conspiracy)
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.)

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.)

Tragic Slip (The List)
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.

Veteran Motorist (Kaladesh)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, scry 2. Whenever this creature crews a Vehicle, that Vehicle gets +1/+1 until end of turn.

He's set to compete in every race at the Fair, and he plans to win them all.

Shower of Sparks (Battle Royale Box Set)
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.

Compulsion (Torment)
Christopher Moeller

{1}{U}, Discard a card: Draw a card. {1}{U}, Sacrifice this enchantment: Draw a card.

Primal Visitation (Gatecrash)
Christopher Moeller

Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +3/+3 and has haste.

Gruul shamans believe all sentient beings have the soul of savagery inside them, an animal form clawing to escape.

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.)

Horned Troll (Eighth Edition)
Christopher Moeller

{G}: Regenerate this creature.

Sword hilts jut from some trolls' bodies where wounds healed so fast that the weapons were trapped inside.

Isamaru, Hound of Konda (Champions of Kamigawa)
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."

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.

Thwart (Mercadian Masques)
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.

Phantom General (Phyrexia: All Will Be One Commander)
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.

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.

Arcbound Wanderer (Fifth Dawn)
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.)

Supernatural Stamina (Masters 25)
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

Pheres-Band Thunderhoof (Journey into Nyx)
Christopher Moeller

Heroic — Whenever you cast a spell that targets this creature, put two +1/+1 counters on this creature.

"Flesh and bone or star and shadow. It makes no difference to my club."

Champion of Lambholt (Jumpstart)
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.

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."

Island (Duel Decks Anthology: Jace vs. Chandra)
Christopher Moeller

({T}: Add {U}.)

Snake Umbra (Commander 2018)
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.)

Champion of Lambholt (New Capenna 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.

Elvish Warrior (Duel Decks: 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."

Wood Elves (Commander Anthology)
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.

Pernicious Deed (The List)
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."

Gratuitous Violence (Bloomburrow Commander)
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.

Rishadan Cutpurse (Mercadian Masques)
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

Guardians' Pledge (Magic 2012)
Christopher Moeller

White creatures you control get +2/+2 until end of turn.

A dozen fighting for each other are worth a thousand fighting for themselves.

Tragic Slip (Commander 2014)
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.

White Knight (Magic 2011)
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.)

Molten Firebird (Planar Chaos)
Christopher Moeller

Flying When this creature dies, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control at the beginning of the next end step and you skip your next draw step. {4}{R}: Exile this creature.

Siege-Gang Commander (Magic 2010)
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.

Boar Umbra (Planechase Anthology)
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."

Tidal Kraken (Ninth 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.

Elvish Warrior (The List)
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."

Tragic Slip (Commander 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.

Siege-Gang Commander (Scourge)
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.

Just the Wind (Shadows over Innistrad)
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."

Blessed Reversal (Seventh Edition)
Christopher Moeller

You gain 3 life for each creature attacking you.

"A battle's outcome is never certain." —The Southern Paladin

Higure, the Still Wind (Salvat 2005)
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.

Crawling Sensation (Tarkir: Dragonstorm 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.

Chandra's Outrage (Archenemy)
Christopher Moeller

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

"Her mind is an incredible mix of emotion and power. Even if I could grasp it, I couldn't hold it for long." —Jace Beleren, on Chandra Nalaar

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

({T}: Add {R}.)

Voidmage Prodigy (Time Spiral Timeshifted)
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.)

Champion of Lambholt (Avacyn Restored)
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.

Wooded Bastion (The List)
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.

Sower of Temptation (Wilds of Eldraine Commander)
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.

Magus of the Mirror (Time Spiral)
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."

Chimney Imp (The List)
Christopher Moeller

Flying When this creature dies, target opponent puts a card from their hand on top of their library.

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

({T}: Add {U}.)

Lightning Bolt (Masters 25)
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.

Shelter (Odyssey)
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.

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."

Shredding Winds (Theros)
Christopher Moeller

Shredding Winds deals 7 damage to target creature with flying.

"Enemies of the wood! Your presence here is a slap in Nylea's face. Do not be surprised if she slaps back." —Telphe, druid of Nylea

Fireshrieker (Mirrodin)
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.)

Healer of the Pride (Magic 2013)
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."

Supernatural Stamina (Game Night: Free-for-All)
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

Night Terrors (Modern Masters 2017)
Christopher Moeller

Target player reveals their hand. You choose a nonland card from it. Exile that card.

Innistrad is a place where dreams invade the mind and mere shadows exact a terrible toll.

Seal of Primordium (Time Spiral Remastered)
Christopher Moeller

Sacrifice this enchantment: Destroy target artifact or enchantment.

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

Chemister's Trick (Return to Ravnica)
Christopher Moeller

Target creature you don't control gets -2/-0 until end of turn and attacks this turn if able. Overload {3}{U}{R} (You may cast this spell for its overload cost. If you do, change "target" in its text to "each.")

Kavu Aggressor (Invasion)
Christopher Moeller

Kicker {4} (You may pay an additional {4} as you cast this spell.) This creature can't block. If this creature was kicked, it enters with a +1/+1 counter on it.

Leonin Bola (Darksteel)
Christopher Moeller

Equipped creature has "{T}, Unattach Leonin Bola: Tap target creature." Equip {1} ({1}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery. This card enters unattached and stays on the battlefield if the creature leaves.)

Champion of Lambholt (Commander 2016)
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.

Tidal Kraken (Mercadian Masques)
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.

Merfolk Wayfinder (Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins)
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.

Presence of the Wise (Saviors of Kamigawa)
Christopher Moeller

You gain 2 life for each card in your hand.

"Humbly I bow. Silently I wait. Deeply I listen."

Mulch (Commander 2015)
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.

Triskelion (The List)
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

Witchstalker (The List)
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.

Wooded Bastion (Double Masters)
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.

Peace of Mind (Eldritch Moon)
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.

Snake Umbra (Wilds of Eldraine Commander)
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.)

Azorius Guildmage (Dissension)
Christopher Moeller

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

Ulvenwald Tracker (Avacyn Restored)
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."

Higure, the Still Wind (Planechase Anthology)
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.

Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor (The List)
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."

Griffin Protector (Core Set 2020)
Christopher Moeller

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

"Here is a companion who will never falter, no matter how desperate the battle!" —Ajani Goldmane

Champion of Lambholt (Neon Dynasty 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.

Planeswalker's Fury (The List)
Christopher Moeller

{3}{R}: Target opponent reveals a card at random from their hand. This enchantment deals damage equal to that card's mana value to that player. Activate only as a sorcery.

Champion of Lambholt (Midnight Hunt 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.

Chandra's Outrage (Modern Masters 2017)
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."

Snake Umbra (Ultimate Masters)
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.)

Plains (Ravnica: City of Guilds)
Christopher Moeller

({T}: Add {W}.)

Chimney Imp (Mirrodin)
Christopher Moeller

Flying When this creature dies, target opponent puts a card from their hand on top of their library.

Bloodstoke Howler (Legions)
Christopher Moeller

Morph {6}{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.) When this creature is turned face up, Beast creatures you control get +3/+0 until end of turn.

Fortune Thief (Time Spiral)
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.)

Kinsbaile Borderguard (Morningtide)
Christopher Moeller

This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it for each other Kithkin you control. When this creature dies, create a 1/1 white Kithkin Soldier creature token for each counter on it.

Pernicious Deed (Conspiracy)
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."

Moment of Heroism (Duel Decks: Heroes vs. Monsters)
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."

Sparring Collar (Fifth Dawn)
Christopher Moeller

Equipped creature has first strike. {R}{R}: Attach this Equipment to target creature you control. Equip {1} ({1}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)

Liability (Mercadian Masques)
Christopher Moeller

Whenever a nontoken permanent is put into a player's graveyard from the battlefield, that player loses 1 life.

Gerrard realized that the helpless woman they'd rescued from Rath was nothing of the sort.

Black Knight (The List)
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.)

Aretopolis (Planechase Anthology 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.

Nobilis of War (Eventide)
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*

Snake Umbra (Planechase Anthology)
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.)

Kruin Striker (Foundations Jumpstart)
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."

Chandra's Outrage (Magic 2012)
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."

Shower of Sparks (Duel Decks: Heroes vs. Monsters)
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.

Lightning Bolt (Archenemy: Nicol Bolas)
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.

Saffi Eriksdotter (Time Spiral)
Christopher Moeller

Sacrifice Saffi Eriksdotter: When target creature is put into your graveyard this turn, return that card to the battlefield.

In the blink of an eye, she strode from deep snow to dusty waste. From the crease of light behind her, a voice rang hollow: "Saffi, wait for me . . . ."

Umezawa's Jitte (Betrayers of Kamigawa)
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}

Aven Fisher (Dominaria Remastered)
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.

Wood Elves (Eighth 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.

Hypochondria (Torment)
Christopher Moeller

{W}, Discard a card: Prevent the next 3 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn. {W}, Sacrifice this enchantment: Prevent the next 3 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn.

Trap Digger (Scourge)
Christopher Moeller

{2}{W}, {T}: Put a trap counter on target land you control. Sacrifice a land with a trap counter on it: This creature deals 3 damage to target attacking creature without flying.

Nobilis of War (Duel Decks: Heroes vs. Monsters)
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*

Sphere of Grace (Odyssey)
Christopher Moeller

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

Grace repels darkness.

Dance of Flame (Defeat a God)
Christopher Moeller

Whenever a Reveler attacks, Dance of Flame deals 1 damage to each player.

Seal of Fire (The List)
Christopher Moeller

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

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

Plains (Magic Premiere Shop 2005)
Christopher Moeller

({T}: Add {W}.)

Chandra's Outrage (Masters 25)
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."

Butcher Ghoul (Innistrad Remastered)
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.

Walk the Plank (Ixalan Promos)
Christopher Moeller

Destroy target non-Merfolk creature.

Chandra's Outrage (Magic 2011)
Christopher Moeller

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

"Her mind is an incredible mix of emotion and power. Even if I could grasp it, I couldn't hold it for long." —Jace Beleren, on Chandra Nalaar

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

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."

Foundry Hornet (Aether Revolt)
Christopher Moeller

Flying When this creature enters, if you control a creature with a +1/+1 counter on it, creatures your opponents control get -1/-1 until end of turn.

Its buzzing is easily mistaken for the hum of a thopter's wings.

Seal of Primordium (Planar Chaos)
Christopher Moeller

Sacrifice this enchantment: Destroy target artifact or enchantment.

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

Boldwyr Intimidator (The List)
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."

Safe Passage (Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth)
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.

Tragic Slip (Jumpstart 2022)
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.

Zealous Persecution (Duel Decks: Sorin vs. Tibalt)
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

Butcher Ghoul (Innistrad Remastered)
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.

Seal of Removal (Modern Horizons 2)
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

Fireshrieker (Magic 2014)
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.)

White Knight (Magic 2010)
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.)

Arcbound Bruiser (Darksteel)
Christopher Moeller

Modular 3 (This creature enters with three +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies, you may put its +1/+1 counters on target artifact creature.)

Break in case of emergency.

Snake Umbra (Neon Dynasty Commander)
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.)

Supernatural Stamina (The List)
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

Goblin Lackey (From the Vault: Exiled)
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.

River Serpent (Amonkhet)
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.

Moment of Silence (Mercadian Masques)
Christopher Moeller

Target player skips their next combat phase this turn.

The silence commemorates not those who've died, but those about to.

Aven Fisher (Eighth 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.

Chandra's Outrage (Core Set 2020)
Christopher Moeller

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

"There's plenty of fire to go around." —Chandra Nalaar

Swamp (Duel Decks: Garruk vs. Liliana)
Christopher Moeller

({T}: Add {B}.)

Cloudthresher (Duel Decks: Nissa vs. Ob Nixilis)
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.)

Higure, the Still Wind (Betrayers of Kamigawa)
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.

Liege of the Axe (Legions)
Christopher Moeller

Vigilance Morph {1}{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, untap it.

Compulsion (The List)
Christopher Moeller

{1}{U}, Discard a card: Draw a card. {1}{U}, Sacrifice this enchantment: Draw a card.

Seal of Removal (The List)
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

Divert (Odyssey)
Christopher Moeller

Change the target of target spell with a single target unless that spell's controller pays {2}.

"What's the fun of being a wizard if you can't mess with people's heads?"

Triskelion (Magic 2011)
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

Universal Solvent (The List)
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

Nut Collector (Odyssey)
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.

Cloudthresher (Commander 2015)
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.)

Thwart (World Championship Decks 2001)
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.

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.

Aggressive Urge (Jumpstart)
Christopher Moeller

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

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

Cultbrand Cinder (Shadowmoor)
Christopher Moeller

When this creature enters, put a -1/-1 counter on target creature.

"Your seared flesh will be the first step in your journey to dark enlightenment."

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.

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.

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

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."

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

Planeswalker's Fury (Planeshift)
Christopher Moeller

{3}{R}: Target opponent reveals a card at random from their hand. This enchantment deals damage equal to that card's mana value to that player. Activate only as a sorcery.

Mana Echoes (Double Masters)
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.

Bringer of the Red Dawn (Fifth Dawn)
Christopher Moeller

You may pay {W}{U}{B}{R}{G} rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Trample At the beginning of your upkeep, you may untap target creature and gain control of it until end of turn. That creature gains haste until end of turn.

Goblin (Return to Ravnica Tokens)
Christopher Moeller

Wood Elves (Ninth 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.

Fortify (The List)
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

Aggressive Urge (Invasion)
Christopher Moeller

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

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

Moment of Heroism (Core Set 2020)
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."

Relentless Assault (Commander Legends)
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.

Sky Weaver (Invasion)
Christopher Moeller

{2}: Target white or black creature gains flying until end of turn. (It can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.)

"Let my wisdom give you wings."

Samurai of the Pale Curtain (Champions of Kamigawa)
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.

Forest (Magic Premiere Shop 2005)
Christopher Moeller

({T}: Add {G}.)

Seller of Songbirds (Jumpstart 2022)
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

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."

Do or Die (Invasion)
Christopher Moeller

Separate all creatures target player controls into two piles. Destroy all creatures in the pile of that player's choice. They can't be regenerated.

Chain Lightning (Premium Deck Series: Fire and Lightning)
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.

Forest (Ravnica: City of Guilds)
Christopher Moeller

({T}: Add {G}.)

Supernatural Stamina (Amonkhet)
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

Siege-Gang Commander (World Championship Decks 2003)
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.

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

Soul's Grace (Shards of Alara)
Christopher Moeller

You gain life equal to target creature's power.

An avatar he sculpts of fellowship and light.

Swamp (Duel Decks Anthology: Garruk vs. Liliana)
Christopher Moeller

({T}: Add {B}.)

Moment of Heroism (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."

Felidar Umbra (Planechase 2012)
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.)

Seal of Removal (Nemesis)
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

Sasaya, Orochi Ascendant (Saviors of Kamigawa)
Christopher Moeller

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."

Expunge (The List)
Christopher Moeller

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

Pernicious Deed (Masters 25)
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."

Killer Instinct (Guildpact)
Christopher Moeller

At the beginning of your upkeep, reveal the top card of your library. If it's a creature card, put it onto the battlefield. That creature gains haste until end of turn. Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step.

"Take the bridge, men! Victory! Victory is ou— Retreat! RETREAT!"

Searing Spear (Friday Night Magic 2013)
Christopher Moeller

Searing Spear deals 3 damage to any target.

Sometimes you die a glorious death with your sword held high. Sometimes you're just target practice.

Umezawa's Jitte (The List)
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}

Dizzy Spell (Ravnica: City of Guilds)
Christopher Moeller

Target creature gets -3/-0 until end of turn. Transmute {1}{U}{U} ({1}{U}{U}, Discard this card: Search your library for a card with the same mana value as this card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle. Transmute only as a sorcery.)

Tragic Slip (Dark Ascension)
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.

Black Knight (Magic 2010)
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.)

Stonework Puma (Zendikar)
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

Stormscape Battlemage (The List)
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.

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."

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.)

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

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.)

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.

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

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.

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."

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

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.

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.

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

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.)

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.

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

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}.)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sphere of Reason (Odyssey)
Christopher Moeller

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

Reason exposes deception.

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.

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.

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."

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

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.

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.

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.