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| Set: | Secrets of Strixhaven Commander |
| Type: | Legendary Creature Merfolk Wizard |
| Rarity: | Rare |
| Cost: | {2}{G} |
Creatures you control with counters on them have trample.
Whenever you cast your first spell with {X} in its mana cost each turn, put X +1/+1 counters on Nev. Adrix and I have always debated for the betterment of our students. That won’t change now we’re both deans.
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