Iona's Blessing
Oath of the Gatewatch 21 • uncommon
- Set
- Oath of the Gatewatch
- Collector number
- 21
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- David Gaillet
- Market price
- $0.10
What it does
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature gets +2/+2, has vigilance, and can block an additional creature each combat.
"Walk now in my light. When the rest of the world closes its eyes, you will still see."— Iona
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Iona's Blessing was released in 2016 as part of the Oath of the Gatewatch expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Within the game's lore, the card depicts a protective enchantment tied to the angel Iona, a prominent figure in the mythos of the Zendikar plane. It was designed as a common-rarity aura meant to bolster a creature's resilience in the Limited format, reflecting the set's central theme of unity and defensive cooperation against the threat of the Eldrazi.
The artwork was created by illustrator Winona Nelson, who sought to capture a sense of ethereal, holy light consistent with Iona's angelic nature. The visual design emphasizes the celestial aesthetics of the creature type, utilizing soft, golden hues and flowing linework to convey divine favor. Upon its release, the card was received as a standard utility piece, appreciated by players for its straightforward mechanical application during the gameplay environment of that specific set cycle.
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