Pegasus StampedeHow it works & interactions with other cards

How Buyback Works

Pegasus Stampede features Buyback, an additional cost you can pay as you cast the spell. In this case, the cost is sacrificing a land. If you choose to pay this cost, the spell doesn't go to your graveyard upon resolution; instead, it returns directly to your hand. This allows you to cast it multiple times in a single turn if you have the mana and the lands to spare.

Resolution Step-by-Step

First, you announce you are casting Pegasus Stampede and decide whether to pay the Buyback cost. If you do, you sacrifice a land as you pay the mana cost. When the spell resolves, you create a 1/1 white Pegasus creature token with flying. Finally, if the Buyback cost was paid, the physical card moves from the stack to your hand. If the spell is countered, the Buyback effect never happens, and the card goes to the graveyard.

Common Pitfalls

A common mistake is forgetting that Buyback only functions if the spell successfully resolves. If an opponent uses a counterspell, you still lose the sacrificed land, but Pegasus Stampede goes to the graveyard. Also, remember that the Pegasus token is a 'Token Creature — Pegasus' and is subject to summoning sickness like any other creature.

Strategy and Timing

This card is best used in the late game when you have more lands than you need. It turns every extra land draw into a relevant threat. While a 1/1 flyer might seem small, the ability to repeatedly generate them without losing a card from your hand makes it a powerful tool for attrition-based white decks.

Interaction examples

Creating a Flock

Pegasus

You cast Pegasus Stampede for its mana cost of 1W and choose to pay the Buyback cost by sacrificing a Plains. Upon resolution, you put a Pegasus token onto the battlefield. Because you paid the Buyback cost, Pegasus Stampede returns to your hand, allowing you to repeat the process next turn.

Recovering Lost Lands

Sevinne's Reclamation

After sacrificing a land to pay for the Buyback on Pegasus Stampede, you can cast Sevinne's Reclamation to return that land card from your graveyard to the battlefield. This interaction allows you to maintain your mana base while still gaining the benefit of the Buyback ability.

Failed Search

Open the Armory

If you use Open the Armory to search your library, you cannot find Pegasus Stampede because it is a Sorcery, not an Aura or Equipment. Make sure to use generic spell tutors if you need to find your Pegasus generator.