The Ambling Stormshell (Card #37), a rare blue Turtle creature from the 2025 Tarkir: Dragonstorm expansion in Magic: The Gathering.
Ambling Stormshell
2025 • Magic: The Gathering • Tarkir: Dragonstorm
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Ambling Stormshell is a distinct creature card from the 2025 Tarkir: Dragonstorm expansion, identified as card number 37 in the TDM set code. Illustrated by Carlos Palma Cruchaga, this rare blue Turtle creature brings a unique strategic element to Magic: The Gathering gameplay. With a mana cost of {3}{U}{U} and a substantial 5/9 power and toughness, the card serves as a resilient presence on the battlefield. The card’s design emphasizes defensive utility and card advantage. It possesses Ward {2}, making it difficult for opponents to remove without paying a resource cost. When Ambling Stormshell attacks, it places stun counters on itself while allowing the controller to draw three cards, effectively trading board presence for hand resources. Additionally, casting other Turtle spells triggers an untap effect, creating synergy within specific deck archetypes built around this creature type. For collectors, the Tarkir: Dragonstorm set offers a fresh narrative direction for the iconic Magic: The Gathering brand, and Ambling Stormshell represents a compelling addition for enthusiasts seeking rare artifacts from this release. The combination of high toughness and interactive mechanics makes this card a notable piece for both gameplay and collection purposes.
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Ambling Stormshell
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Carlos Palma Cruchaga
Card Stock
English
{3}{U}{U}
Creature — Turtle
5 / 9
U
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Ward {2} Whenever this creature attacks, put three stun counters on it and draw three cards. (If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove one from it instead.) Whenever you cast a Turtle spell, untap this creature.