Shield of the Oversoul
The List SHM-242 • common
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- SHM-242
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana or white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Green · White
- Artist
- Steven Belledin
- Market price
- $1.58
What it does
Enchant creature
As long as enchanted creature is green, it gets +1/+1 and has indestructible. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it. If its toughness is 0 or less, it still dies.)
As long as enchanted creature is white, it gets +1/+1 and has flying.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Shield of the Oversoul was originally released in the 2008 Shadowmoor expansion, a set themed around the darker, folklore-inspired side of the plane of Lorwyn. The card was designed as a thematic enchantment that highlights the symbiotic relationship between creatures and their magical protection, reflecting the set's focus on hybrid mana and color-pair synergy.
The artwork, created by Steven Belledin, depicts a spectral or ethereal armor enveloping a creature, capturing the mechanical effect of granting both indestructible status and a power-toughness boost. Upon its release, it became a staple in aura-focused decks due to its efficiency and the significant defensive utility it provided to white and green creatures.
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