Ephemeral Shields
March of the Machine Commander 184 • common
- Set
- March of the Machine Commander
- Collector number
- 184
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Yohann Schepacz
- Market price
- $0.32
What it does
Convoke (Your creatures can help cast this spell. Each creature you tap while casting this spell pays for 1 generic mana or one mana of that creature's color.)
Target creature gains indestructible until end of turn. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ephemeral Shields was released as part of the March of the Machine Commander set in 2023. The card was designed to support the set's broader theme of multi-planar conflict, functioning as an inexpensive utility spell that offers both protective capabilities and a boost in power. Mechanically, it serves as a nod to the convoke keyword, allowing players to tap creatures to reduce the cost of the spell, which aligns with the cooperative spirit of the Commander format.
The card features artwork by illustrator Johannes Voss, whose work is characterized by a luminous, ethereal aesthetic that fits the high-fantasy nature of the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. His contribution to this specific card was intended to capture the protective essence of the spell, rendering the shields as shimmering, intangible barriers. The design was well-received by the player base for its versatility and its ability to act as a surprise defensive play during combat encounters.
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