The Watcher of the Wayside is a 2025 Magic: The Gathering foil card from the Tarkir: Dragonstorm set, identified as card number 249. This common artifact creature golem offers a distinct gameplay effect for collectors and players.
Watcher of the Wayside
2025 • Magic: The Gathering • Tarkir: Dragonstorm
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Description
The Watcher of the Wayside represents a notable entry in the 2025 Magic: The Gathering Tarkir: Dragonstorm expansion, carrying the catalog number 249. As a foil common, this artifact creature golem appeals to collectors who appreciate the visual distinction of foil treatments within standard sets. The card is designed by Brian Valeza, whose artistic contribution adds a layer of aesthetic value to this release. From a gameplay perspective, the Watcher of the Wayside functions as a three-mana artifact creature golem with a power and toughness of three over two. Its primary ability triggers upon entering the battlefield, allowing a target player to mill two cards from the top of their library while the controller gains two life. This interaction provides a strategic element that blends resource disruption with life gain, making it a functional piece for various deck architectures. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out specific cards from the Tarkir: Dragonstorm series to complete their collection or to acquire unique foil variants. The Watcher of the Wayside fits into this niche, offering a tangible connection to the set's themes and design language. Whether for competitive play or personal collection building, this card serves as a valuable component for enthusiasts of the trading card game. The combination of its foil finish, distinct creature type, and unique rules text makes it a standout item for those who follow the evolving landscape of Magic: The Gathering.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Watcher of the Wayside
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Brian Valeza
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}
Artifact Creature — Golem
3 / 2
Card Text
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When this creature enters, target player mills two cards. You gain 2 life. (To mill two cards, a player puts the top two cards of their library into their graveyard.)
Against dragonlords, khans, and Ugin himself, the golem survived. Original purpose forgotten, it awaits orders that will never come, from a world that has moved on without it.
