Tester of the Tangential (SOS)

Creature — Djinn Wizard

Increment (Whenever you cast a spell, if the amount of mana you spent is greater than this creature's power or toughness, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.) At the beginning of combat on your turn, you may pay {X}. When you do, move X +1/+1 counters from this creature onto another target creature.

Reliable growth engine for spell-heavy blue decks. Tester of the Tangential rewards casting spells by scaling into a threat while offering flexible counter distribution to pump other creatures or enable synergies. The increment mechanic naturally rewards tempo and combo strategies that cast multiple spells per turn, making it a solid fit in Pioneer and Modern spell-slinger decks, and a flexible role-player in Commander builds centered on casting velocity. The ability to move counters mid-combat adds tactical depth without requiring additional mana investment once the counters are in place.

Secrets of Strixhaven — Uncommon