Sidious, Scion of the Sith

Whenever you cast a noncreature spell amass Army X. Where X is that spell's mana value. (Put X +1/+1 counters on an Army you control. If you do not control an Army, create a 0/0 black Trooper Army creature token first.)

Troopers you control have ward {2}.

"Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise?.." -Chancellor Palpatine