Thornfist Striker (SOS)

Creature — Elf Druid

Ward {1} (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {1}.) Infusion — Creatures you control get +1/+0 and have trample as long as you gained life this turn.

Reliable protection and evasion for green aggro and infuse strategies. Ward {1} makes Thornfist Striker difficult for opponents to interact with, while the infusion ability rewards life gain with a meaningful combat boost. Best in Pioneer and Standard infuse decks where the synergy is densest, though it sees fringe play in Commander go-wide strategies. The ward cost is low enough to be a genuine nuisance rather than a speed bump.

Secrets of Strixhaven — Uncommon