Pariah's Shield
Ravnica: City of Guilds 267 • rare
- Set
- Ravnica: City of Guilds
- Collector number
- 267
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Doug Chaffee
- Market price
- $4.90
What it does
All damage that would be dealt to you is dealt to equipped creature instead.
Equip 3 generic mana
To bear the shield of the pariah is the highest honor a Boros can receive—and the last.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Pariah's Shield was released in 2005 as part of the Ravnica: City of Guilds set, the inaugural entry in a block defined by its focus on the ten iconic guilds of the plane. Functionally, the artifact serves as a thematic nod to the card Pariah, allowing a creature to bear the burden of damage intended for its controller. This mechanic fits the set's emphasis on intricate combat interactions and the distinct philosophies of the Boros Legion, which values collective protection and self-sacrifice.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Christopher Moeller, who rendered the shield with a heavy, weathered aesthetic that emphasizes its protective nature. His design choices reflect the grounded, urban military atmosphere of Ravnica, favoring tactile textures and a sense of weight. Upon release, the card became a staple in casual Commander and kitchen-table formats, recognized primarily for its ability to create frustrating stalemates when equipped to creatures with damage prevention or indestructible traits.
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