Iona, Shield of Emeria
Zendikar 13 • mythic
- Set
- Zendikar
- Collector number
- 13
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 6 generic mana white mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Jason Chan
- Market price
- $13.73
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 introduced in the 2009 Magic: The Gathering set Zendikar, an expansion themed around a dangerous, resource-rich world of ancient ruins and massive magical landmarks. As a mythic rare creature, Iona was designed to serve as an apex finisher for control and reanimation strategies, embodying the powerful, ancient beings known as angels within the game's lore. Her ability to shut down specific colors of magic reflected the set's emphasis on high-impact, world-altering spells.
The card’s striking visual identity was crafted by artist Jason Chan, who depicted Iona as a radiant and formidable figure standing amidst the fractured landscape of Zendikar. The illustration was intended to convey both divine grace and overwhelming authority, distinguishing her as a central character in the Zendikar mythos. Upon release, Iona became a staple in competitive formats, particularly for her unique ability to lock opponents out of the game, cementing her reputation as one of the most iconic white creatures in the history of the game.
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