Topiary Lecturer (SOS)

Creature — Elf Druid

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.) {T}: Add an amount of {G} equal to this creature's power.

Reliable mana accelerator for green midrange and ramp decks. Topiary Lecturer grows naturally as you cast your spells, turning incremental power gains into meaningful mana production. The increment mechanic rewards playing your normal game plan—each spell that costs more than its current power grows the creature and increases its mana output, creating a snowball effect that scales with your deck's curve. Works best in decks with a mix of mid-sized spells where you'll consistently trigger the growth condition; less impressive in strategies built around cheap cantrips or X-spells. Solid in Commander and Pioneer midrange, though it requires some deckbuilding consideration to maximize its potential.

Secrets of Strixhaven — Uncommon