Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
Zendikar Rising 226 • rare
- Set
- Zendikar Rising
- Collector number
- 226
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue · White
- Artist
- Wayne Reynolds
- Market price
- $0.35
What it does
Flying
At the beginning of combat on your turn, if you have a full party, choose target nonland permanent an opponent controls. Until your next turn, it can't attack or block, and its activated abilities can't be activated.
Sacrifice Linvala: Choose hexproof or indestructible. Creatures you control gain that ability until end of turn.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate was released in the 2020 Magic: The Gathering set Zendikar Rising. The card represents a pivotal moment in the narrative of the plane of Zendikar, portraying the angel Linvala as she defends the survivors of the Sea Gate refuge against the remnants of the Eldrazi threat and the harsh environment of the world. Her character design emphasizes themes of protection and resilience, reflecting her role as a guardian figure within the Magic multiverse.
The card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, a long-time contributor to the game known for his ethereal and atmospheric style. Voss sought to capture Linvala’s divine authority while grounding her in the crumbling, adventure-focused aesthetic of Zendikar. Upon its release, the card was received as a versatile utility piece for White-Blue decks, appreciated for its ability to grant hexproof and indestructible to other creatures, thereby serving as both a strategic defensive tool and a thematic centerpiece of the set.
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