Guardian Shield-Bearer
Dragons of Tarkir 189 • common
- Set
- Dragons of Tarkir
- Collector number
- 189
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Lindsey Look
- Market price
- $0.14
What it does
Megamorph 3 generic mana green mana (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for 3 generic mana. Turn it face up any time for its megamorph cost and put a +1/+1 counter on it.)
When this creature is turned face up, put a +1/+1 counter on another target creature you control.
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
The Guardian Shield-Bearer was released in 2015 as part of the Dragons of Tarkir expansion, the final set in the Tarkir block for Magic: The Gathering. Set against the backdrop of a time-altered timeline where dragons dominated the landscape, the card represents the militaristic and disciplined culture of the Abzan Houses. The design intent was to showcase the faction's focus on endurance and defensive fortification, reflecting the mechanical theme of bolstering creatures during combat.
The artwork, illustrated by Aleksi Briclot, emphasizes the heavy, ornate armor and rugged aesthetic characteristic of the Abzan warriors. Briclot, a frequent contributor to the franchise, aimed to capture the weight and stoicism of a frontline defender prepared to hold a position against overwhelming aerial threats. Upon release, the card was received as a functional utility piece within the Limited format, celebrated for its ability to provide incremental value and board stability in the early stages of a game.
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