Flowering of the White Tree — Magic: The Gathering card

Flowering of the White Tree

{W}{W}
Legendary Enchantment

Legendary creatures you control get +2/+1 and have ward {1}.

Nonlegendary creatures you control get +1/+1.

*Aragorn planted the new tree in the court by the fountain, and swiftly and gladly it began to grow.*

Set The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
Rarity Rare
Mana Value 2
Artist Erikas Perl
Collector # 15
Scryfall

Why Play Flowering of the White Tree

White-based creature decks built around legendary creatures gain significant value from this enchantment, as the +2/+1 boost and ward {1} protection create meaningful tempo swings. The card shines in aggressive strategies that can deploy multiple legendary threats early, turning moderate creatures into serious clock pieces while making them harder to remove. Play this when you have board presence established, as it amplifies existing creatures rather than creating immediate board impact on its own.

Format Notes

Commander represents this card's strongest home, where legendary creatures are abundant and the enchantment's permanent nature provides lasting value across longer games. Modern occasionally sees play in Human tribal variants or other white aggro shells that run legendary creatures like Thalia, Guardian of Thraben. The card lacks the immediate impact needed for faster formats like Legacy or Vintage, though it remains legal in both.

Combos & Synergies

Legendary creature-dense strategies benefit most, particularly those featuring Thalia, Guardian of Thraben or Adeline, Resplendent Cathar as early threats that become significantly more imposing. Kamigawa legendary creatures like Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful and Reki, the History of Kamigawa create natural synergy packages. The enchantment also pairs well with token generators that create legendary tokens, such as Helm of the Host, maximizing the premium legendary bonus across multiple creatures.

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Enchantment Ward Modern Commander Legacy