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
- $1.62
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 introduced in the 2008 Shadowmoor expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed as part of the set's focus on hybrid mana costs and creature enchantments, the card was designed to synergize with the color pair of green and white. Its mechanics reflect the theme of the Shadowmoor plane, emphasizing resilience and the strengthening of creatures through magical auras.
The card features artwork by illustrator Greg Staples, whose work often captures the somber and mystical tone characteristic of the Shadowmoor aesthetic. The design goal was to provide a distinct, high-impact enchantment that rewarded players for utilizing specific color combinations. Upon its release, it became a staple in various formats, particularly within the 'Bogles' archetype, where its ability to grant indestructible status made it a highly effective tool for protecting key threats on the battlefield.
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