The 2025 Magic: The Gathering Edge of Eternities Commander release featuring Szarel, Genesis Shepherd, a Mythic Rare Insect Druid designed for complex gameplay.
Szarel, Genesis Shepherd
2025 • Magic: The Gathering • Edge of Eternities • Commander
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As Card number 4 in the set, this Mythic Rare legendary creature brings a distinct mechanical identity to the table. Artwork by Matt Stewart complements the card's design, capturing the essence of its role within the EOC set code. The card functions as a Legendary Creature — Insect Druid with a mana value of five. Its abilities offer strategic depth for players looking to build synergistic decks. With flying, it evades many common defensive strategies, while its second ability allows you to play lands directly from your graveyard. This graveyard interaction opens up powerful recursion options that are highly valued in Commander formats. Furthermore, sacrificing nontoken permanents during your turn triggers the placement of +1/+1 counters on other creatures, scaling the board state effectively. The 2/5 power and toughness provide a durable body that can withstand removal while setting up these synergistic plays. Collectors often seek out this card due to its high rarity and unique rules text. The Edge of Eternities Commander subset continues to be a focal point for enthusiasts building thematic and powerful decks. Szarel, Genesis Shepherd offers a compelling option for those who enjoy resource management and board transformation. Its design reflects the intricate mechanics typical of modern Magic: The Gathering releases. Whether you are looking to complete a set or add a powerful engine to your collection, this card represents a significant piece of the 2025 landscape. The combination of flying, graveyard recursion, and counter placement makes it a versatile asset in any commander's arsenal.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Year
2025
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
Edge of Eternities
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#4
Featured Subject
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Featured
Szarel, Genesis Shepherd
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Mythic Rare
Matt Stewart
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}{R}{G}
Legendary Creature — Insect Druid
2 / 5
B, G, R
Card Text
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Flying You may play lands from your graveyard. Whenever you sacrifice another nontoken permanent during your turn, put a number of +1/+1 counters equal to Szarel's power on up to one other target creature.
