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17 May 2024: Card library updated.

Purestrain Genestealer

2G · Creature — Tyranid

Purestrain Genestealer enters the battlefield with two +1/+1 counters on it. Vanguard Species — Whenever Purestrain Genestealer attacks, you may remove a +1/+1 counter from it. If you do, search your library for a basic land card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle. 1/1

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