Read More: The 10 Best Stax Cards In MTG 6 Nath of the Gilt-Leaf Nath of the Gilt-Leaf is a five mana Black and Green Elf Warrior 4/4
Its worth noting that it did get reprinted on the Outlaws of Thunder Junctions Breaking News bonus sheet, but that particular bonus sheets aesthetic isnt something everyone loves, and the card is still very difficult to get your hands on, even with that relatively recent reprint
It also lacks any evasion, meaning that big 9/9 horror can be easily blocked by a 1/1 squirrel token
Only hitting instants and sorceries is a little restrictive, but this is still one of the best counterspells in the game
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Cleopatra, Exiled Pharaoh If you want to merge +1/+1 counters with the potential for a group hug strategy and a desire to sacrifice legendary creatures, look no further than Cleopatra, Exiled Pharaoh