Tatyova, Benthic Druid - Borderless (CMM)

Tatyova, Benthic Druid
Casting Cost: {3}{G}{U}
Card Type: Legendary Creature - Merfolk Druid
Power/Toughness: 3/3

Card Text:
Landfall - Whenever a land enters the battlefield under your control, you gain 1 life and draw a card.

Flavour Text:
"As Yavimaya yearns to grow beyond its boundaries, so must we spend our lives seeking new horizons."

Artist: Boell Oyino

Tatyova, Benthic Druid offers a strong incentive for land-based strategies. Every time a land comes into play under your control, Tatyova not only increases your life total but also grants card advantage, a powerful combination. This synergy can be further exploited with cards that allow you to play multiple lands in a turn, or return lands to your hand and replay them.

The flavor text speaks to the philosophy of growth and expansion, drawing a parallel between the vastness of Yavimaya and the ever-evolving journey of life. It hints at Tatyova's connection to the land and her desire to explore and understand the world. Boell Oyino's artwork likely captures the serene, contemplative nature of this druid as she immerses herself in the depths of the benthic realms and the mysteries of the lands she reveres.

In Commander/EDH, Tatyova is a popular choice for Simic (green-blue) decks, especially those focusing on landfall and land-based strategies. The life gain and card draw she provides can easily become overwhelming, especially in multiplayer games where maintaining card advantage and life total can be crucial.