| Name | Riverguard's Reflexes  |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Description | Target creature gets +2/+2 and gains first strike until end of turn. Untap it. |
| Flavor | „Wenn du eine Flusswache als Geleitschutz anheuern möchtest, nenne gleich deinen besten Preis. Weniger ziehen sie nicht einmal in Betracht." -Cenna die Fährperson |
| Artist | Lucas Graciano |
| Set | Lorwyn Eclipsed #33 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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Riverguard's Reflexes, Instant, designed by Lucas Graciano first released in Jan, 2026 in the set Lorwyn Eclipsed. It see play in 1 formats: Booster Draft.
Riverguard’s Reflexes fits best in aggressive white decks—especially go-wide aggro, white weenie, or Selesnya/Orzhov combat-focused builds—that want to push damage, win combat, or punish blocks while also untapping a creature for surprise defense or additional synergy (such as with tap abilities or pseudo-vigilance plays). The +2/+2 and first strike make it a strong combat trick that can swing races or remove larger blockers without losing your creature, but at two mana it competes with more efficient or flexible options like **Gods Willing** (protection and scry for one mana), **Brave the Elements** (team-wide protection in mono-white), **Valorous Stance** (protection or removal), or even **Loran’s Escape** (cheap protection plus scry), which are often stronger because they protect against removal rather than just winning combat. As a result, Riverguard’s Reflexes is playable in Limited or budget/casual aggressive decks, but in competitive Constructed formats it is generally outclasse
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