Shefet Monitor

Description

The Shefet Monitor, designated as card number 217, is a distinct part of the 2020 Amonkhet Remastered expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. As an Uncommon creature card, this Lizard brings a specific mechanical identity to the green mana pool, appealing to players who value flexible resource management in their decks. The card features a mana cost of {5}{G} and boasts a formidable power and toughness of 6/5, establishing it as a significant presence on the battlefield. What truly distinguishes this card is its dual-action design. The Shefet Monitor possesses the Cycling ability, allowing players to discard it for {3}{G} to draw a new card. This provides crucial tempo and card advantage when the creature is no longer needed or when the player is low on options. However, the card’s most unique feature activates upon cycling: you may search your library for a basic land card or a Desert card and put it directly onto the battlefield. This ability offers strategic depth by helping players smooth out their land drops or accelerate their mana development, making it a functional tool rather than just a static threat. Designed by artist Viktor Titov, the card represents the rich world-building of the Amonkhet block, translated into a format that prioritizes strategic versatility. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out cards that offer unique interactions within their respective sets, and the Shefet Monitor’s ability to manipulate land placement while providing card draw makes it a memorable piece of the Amonkhet Remastered catalog. Whether viewed through the lens of gameplay utility or as a collectible artifact from the 2020 release, this card holds a specific place in the history of the game's expansions.