Sterling Grove — Magic: The Gathering card

Sterling Grove

{G}{W}
Enchantment

Other enchantments you control have shroud. (They can't be the targets of spells or abilities.)

{1}, Sacrifice this enchantment: Search your library for an enchantment card, reveal it, then shuffle and put that card on top.

Set Modern Horizons 2
Rarity Rare
Mana Value 2
Artist Seb McKinnon
Collector # 293
Scryfall

Why Play Sterling Grove

Enchantment-based decks struggle against targeted removal, making Sterling Grove an essential protective piece that grants shroud to your other enchantments. The card serves dual purposes as both protection and a tutor effect, letting you sacrifice it to find the exact enchantment you need from your library. Deploy it early when facing decks with enchantment removal like Naturalize effects, or later when you need to search up a specific combo piece or win condition.

Format Notes

Legacy sees the most competitive play for Sterling Grove, particularly in Enchantress decks that rely on enchantment synergies to draw cards and win games. Commander players frequently include it in enchantment-heavy builds where protecting key pieces like Necropotence or Rhystic Study becomes crucial for maintaining board position. Modern applications are more niche, typically appearing in fringe enchantment strategies that need both protection and consistency.

Combos & Synergies

Enchantress effects like Argothian Enchantress and Verduran Enchantress create powerful engines when protected by Sterling Grove, allowing you to draw multiple cards per turn safely. Rest in Peace becomes nearly untouchable behind Grove's protection, completely shutting down graveyard strategies. Academy Rector pairs exceptionally well since you can sacrifice Sterling Grove to find Rector, then sacrifice Rector to put any enchantment directly into play.

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Enchantment Tutor Modern Commander Legacy