Eternal Witness
Creature — Human Shaman
When this creature enters, you may return target card from your graveyard to your hand.
*She remembers every word spoken, from the hero's oath to the baby's cry.*
Power/Toughness: 2/1
Why Play Eternal Witness
Value engines and midrange strategies love this versatile threat that replaces itself while providing board presence. The enter-the-battlefield trigger lets you recover your best spell from earlier in the game, whether that's a removal spell, counterspell, or win condition that got countered or destroyed. Most effective in grindy matchups where card advantage matters more than raw speed, and particularly strong when you can rebuy powerful instants and sorceries repeatedly.Format Notes
A longtime Commander staple appearing in countless green decks due to its universal utility and reasonable mana cost. Sees regular play in Modern and Legacy value decks, particularly those running Collected Company or creature-based toolbox strategies. Never faced any ban considerations due to its fair rate and interactive nature, remaining a solid role-player across multiple competitive formats.Combos & Synergies
Creates powerful loops with sacrifice outlets and cheap reanimation, allowing you to repeatedly get back your best cards each turn. Pairs excellently with Birthing Pod strategies, where you can sacrifice it for value then immediately return Pod to hand to continue the chain. Works particularly well alongside Chord of Calling and Green Sun's Zenith, as you can tutor for Eternal Witness to get back your tutors and maintain card advantage while developing your board.Featured in These Decks
- Token Triumph Commander
- Swell the Host Commander
- Reap the Tides Commander
- Plunder the Graves Commander
- Plunder the Graves Commander
- Graveyard Overdrive Commander
