Strider, Ranger of the North⁣ - The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth⁣ (Uncommon)⁣ [232]

Format Legality

Modern	Legal
Legacy	Legal
Vintage	Legal
Commander	Legal

Strider, Ranger of the North, boosts a target creature's power by +1/+1 whenever a land enters the battlefield under your control, and if that creature has power 4 or greater, it gains first strike until the end of the turn. This ability synergises well with landfall strategies, making it a strong choice for decks that focus on ramping and playing multiple lands each turn. However, its effectiveness relies on having creatures that meet the power requirement to benefit from the first strike ability. **As a Commander:** Strider works well as a commander in a Gruul deck that prioritises landfall and aggressive creature strategies. His ability encourages a focus on land ramp and high-power creatures, but he may shine even more as part of the 99 in decks built around land interactions, allowing players to leverage his effects without relying solely on him for the deck's strategy.