Iona, Shield of Emeria
From the Vault: Angels 9 • mythic
- Set
- From the Vault: Angels
- Collector number
- 9
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 6 generic mana white mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Jason Chan
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Flying
As Iona enters, choose a color.
Your opponents can't cast spells of the chosen color.
No more shall the righteous cower before evil.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderBanned
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlBanned
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Iona, Shield of Emeria was originally released in the 2009 set Zendikar, representing one of the powerful angelic protectors of the plane. The card became a cornerstone of competitive Magic: The Gathering due to its formidable ability to lock opponents out of specific colors, reflecting the angelic themes of judgment and divine intervention central to the game's lore. The version in From the Vault: Angels, released in 2009, was a commemorative reprint designed to showcase the most iconic and powerful angels throughout the history of the game.
The artwork for this specific printing, like the original, captures the imposing, ethereal presence of the angel, utilizing the distinct aesthetic language of Magic's illustrators to convey a sense of awe and authority. From the Vault sets were premium, limited-edition box sets intended for collectors, featuring foil treatments and updated frames to elevate the presentation of fan-favorite cards. This inclusion reaffirmed Iona's status as a top-tier card in both casual and tournament spheres, solidifying her reputation as a formidable presence on the battlefield.
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