Reclamation Sage
Creature — Elf Shaman
When this creature enters, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment.
*"What was once formed by masons, shaped by smiths, or given life by mages, I will return to the embrace of the earth."*
Power/Toughness: 2/1
Why Play Reclamation Sage
Green decks often struggle with problematic artifacts and enchantments, making this flexible answer card extremely valuable. The 2/1 body for three mana isn't impressive, but the immediate enter-the-battlefield effect provides tempo while leaving behind a creature that can attack or block. Midrange and creature-based strategies particularly appreciate having maindeck artifact/enchantment removal that doesn't sacrifice board presence, especially when facing opposing Planeswalkers, removal spells, or combo pieces.Format Notes
Commander represents this card's strongest format, where it appears in countless green decks as reliable, tutorable removal. The singleton nature of EDH makes flexible answers more valuable, and creature-based removal can be repeatedly accessed through graveyard recursion or creature tutors. In competitive formats like Modern and Pioneer, it typically appears in sideboards where the meta demands artifact or enchantment hate, though some creature toolbox decks run it maindeck.Combos & Synergies
Creature tutors like Chord of Calling and Green Sun's Zenith can find Reclamation Sage exactly when needed, turning it into instant-speed removal. Flickering effects such as Ephemerate allow you to reuse the destruction ability multiple times, creating repeatable removal engines. Graveyard recursion through cards like Eternal Witness or reanimation spells provides additional value by bringing back your utility creature for continued board impact.Featured in These Decks
- Token Triumph Commander
- Reap the Tides Commander
- Guided by Nature Commander
- Guided By Nature Commander
- Enhanced Evolution Commander
- Elven Empire Commander
