Mirror-Shield Hoplite
March of the Machine 247 • uncommon
- Set
- March of the Machine
- Collector number
- 247
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- red mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red · White
- Artist
- Alex Brock
- Market price
- $0.11
What it does
Vigilance
Whenever a creature you control becomes the target of a backup ability, copy that ability. You may choose new targets for the copy. This ability triggers only once each turn.
In the shield's gleaming surface, the Phyrexian saw a reflection of what it once had been, and paused.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Mirror-Shield Hoplite was released as part of the 2023 Magic: The Gathering set March of the Machine. This set depicts the climax of a multi-year narrative arc involving the Phyrexian invasion of the entire multiverse, requiring various planes to unite their unique military forces. The design of this card reflects the specific thematic mechanics of the Theros plane, where the hero-themed 'hoplite' units rely on enchantments and defensive synergies to turn the tide of battle.
The card was illustrated by Alex Brock, who was tasked with visualizing a warrior equipped with armor that reflects the aesthetic motifs of Therosian mythology. Brock aimed to emphasize the protective, reflective nature of the shield in a high-fantasy context, depicting the soldier as a stalwart bulwark against the mechanical horrors of the Phyrexian army. Upon release, it was received as a functional utility piece in limited formats, valued for its ability to bolster board presence through defensive interaction.
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