Bloodline Shaman is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.
Official card text
: Choose a creature type. Reveal the top card of your library. If that card is a creature card of the chosen type, put it into your hand. Otherwise, put it into your graveyard.
Complete guide
Bloodline Shaman is a powerful utility creature that rewards players for building decks around a single creature type. By tapping this Elf Wizard Shaman, you can potentially draw an extra card every turn or strategically fill your graveyard.
What It Does
Bloodline Shaman has a single activated ability that requires you to tap it. When you activate this ability, you name a specific creature type, such as Elf or Bird. You then reveal the top card of your library to see if it matches your choice.
Step-by-Step Resolution
First, you pay the cost by tapping Bloodline Shaman. Second, as the ability resolves, you choose a creature type. Third, you reveal the top card of your library. If the card is both a creature card and has the chosen type, it goes to your hand. If it does not meet both criteria, it is put directly into your graveyard.
Common Mistakes
One common error is naming a card name instead of a creature type; you must choose an official type like 'Elf'. Also, remember that even if the card is a creature, it must match the chosen type to avoid the graveyard. If the revealed card is not a creature at all, it always goes to the graveyard.
When to Play It
This card excels in 'tribal' decks where the majority of your creatures share a type. It is best used during your turn to dig for threats, or at the end of an opponent's turn to maximize your information before untapping.
Interaction examples
Llanowar ElvesYou activate Bloodline Shaman and choose 'Elf'. You reveal the top card, which is Llanowar Elves. Because Llanowar Elves is a creature with the Elf type, you put it into your hand.
Birds of ParadiseYou activate Bloodline Shaman and choose 'Elf'. You reveal Birds of Paradise. Although Birds of Paradise is a creature, its type is Bird, not Elf. Therefore, the card is put into your graveyard.
Guide written with AI from the official text and rulings. Official English text prevails.
How it works : Bloodline Shaman
Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall
No additional ruling has been published for this card.
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