Iron-Shield Elf
Lorwyn Eclipsed 404 • uncommon
- Set
- Lorwyn Eclipsed
- Collector number
- 404
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Adrián Rodríguez Pérez
- Market price
- $0.38
What it does
Discard a card: This creature gains indestructible until end of turn. Tap it. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it. If its toughness is 0 or less, it still dies.)
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Iron-Shield Elf on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Iron-Shield Elf was released as part of the Lorwyn block for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, specifically within the thematic expansion focused on the folk-tale inspired world of Lorwyn. Designed by Wizards of the Coast as a common creature card, it was crafted to support the 'elfball' archetype that defined the set's green-aligned tribes. Its mechanics were intended to provide players with a utility creature capable of manipulating mana colors, reflecting the shifting, whimsical nature of the plane itself.
The visual identity of the card was realized by artist Christopher Moeller, who employed his signature painterly style to bring the creature to life. Moeller focused on emphasizing the juxtaposition between the delicate, lithe nature of the elf and the heavy, metallic presence of the shield. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional, if modest, staple for limited-format play, praised for its role in enabling color fixing during the mid-game development of a player's board state.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Iron-Shield Elf
Iron-Shield Elf is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Lorwyn Eclipsed 404 • uncommon. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Iron-Shield Elf on collecto.rs?
Iron-Shield Elf doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Iron-Shield Elf?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Iron-Shield Elf catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Iron-Shield Elf is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
