Invasion of Gobakhan // Lightshield Array
March of the Machine Promos 22s • rare
- Set
- March of the Machine Promos
- Collector number
- 22s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Andreas Zafiratos
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
(As a Siege enters, choose an opponent to protect it. You and others can attack it. When it's defeated, exile it, then cast it transformed.)
When this Siege enters, look at target opponent's hand. You may exile a nonland card from it. For as long as that card remains exiled, its owner may play it. A spell cast this way costs 2 generic mana more to cast.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Invasion of Gobakhan was released as part of the March of the Machine set in early 2023, representing a pivotal moment in the Magic: The Gathering multiverse narrative. This card features a unique double-faced design that transitions from an enchantment representing a battlefield invasion into a powerful defensive artifact, mirroring the set's theme of planar warfare. The mechanic is designed to disrupt opponent strategies by exiling threats before they can be cast, reflecting the tactical nature of the war depicted in the game's lore.
The artwork was created by Andreas Zafiratos, who employed a dynamic, illustrative style to capture the tension of the Gobakhan invasion. By focusing on the shimmering, crystalline nature of the plane and the protective force of the Lightshield Array, Zafiratos emphasizes the conflict between aggressive expansion and desperate defense. The design was well-received by players for its utility in competitive formats, where it serves as a versatile tool for both board control and long-term resource management.
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