| Name | Burdened Stoneback  |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — giant warrior |
| Description | This creature enters with two -1/-1 counters on it.
  , Remove a counter from this creature: Target creature gains indestructible until end of turn. Activate only as a sorcery. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it. If its toughSee more |
| Artist | Carl Critchlow |
| Set | Lorwyn Eclipsed #8 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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Burdened Stoneback, Creature — giant warrior, designed by Carl Critchlow first released in Jan, 2026 in the set Lorwyn Eclipsed.
Burdened Stoneback would fit best in a white-based +1/+1 counter or counter-manipulation deck (such as one using cards like Conclave Mentor, Luminarch Aspirant, or proliferate effects) where the -1/-1 counters can be removed efficiently to turn it into an above-rate body while fueling its indestructibility ability; it could also function in slower, grindy Commander decks that value repeatable protection at sorcery speed. However, it is likely too slow and inefficient for competitive Constructed formats, as cards like Selfless Spirit, Dauntless Bodyguard, Skrelv, Defector Mite, or even Guardian of Faith provide cheaper, instant-speed, or broader protection without requiring multiple turns of setup. In Commander, more flexible protection like Flawless Maneuver or Teferi’s Protection is generally stronger. Overall, while it has synergy potential in casual or counter-focused builds, it is probably below rate compared to existing white protection options and unlikely to see serious competit
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