Inkshield
Secrets of Strixhaven Commander 316 • rare
- Set
- Secrets of Strixhaven Commander
- Collector number
- 316
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black · White
- Artist
- Jarel Threat
- Market price
- $5.22
What it does
Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt to you this turn. For each 1 damage prevented this way, create a 2/1 white and black Inkling creature token with flying.
Silverquill's elite know how to offer a scathing rebuttal without uttering a word.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Inkshield was released in 2021 as part of the Silverquill Statement Commander deck for the Secrets of Strixhaven expansion. This set focused on the magical university of Strixhaven, with Silverquill representing the college of eloquence, ink, and shadow. The card was designed as a powerful defensive tool that mechanically translates the college's theme of weaponizing words and ink into a reactive combat maneuver.
The artwork was created by illustrator Jarel Threat, who captured the essence of Silverquill by depicting a protective barrier formed from swirling, magical calligraphy. The design emphasizes the college's aesthetic of stark, ink-based magic, aiming to visually represent the concept of turning an opponent's aggression into a creative, retaliatory force. Upon its release, the card was widely praised by players for its unique effect and its ability to drastically swing the momentum of a Commander game.
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