Shield of the Realm
Dominaria 228 • uncommon
- Set
- Dominaria
- Collector number
- 228
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Manuel Castañón
- Market price
- $0.14
What it does
If a source would deal damage to equipped creature, prevent 2 of that damage.
Equip 1 generic mana
Benalish glazeplate is stained with salts from the Rift Era and enchanted to deflect blows.
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
Shield of the Realm was released in 2018 as part of the Dominaria expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set marked a significant return to the game's original plane, designed to evoke a sense of nostalgia for veteran players while introducing mechanics that emphasize the importance of legendary creatures and iconic fantasy artifacts within the game's lore.
The card was illustrated by Manuel Castañón, who utilized a bold, cinematic style to depict the equipment. The artwork focuses on the tactile, defensive nature of the object, aiming to convey its role as a sturdy, reliable tool for a hero. Upon its release, it was recognized as a functional, if niche, uncommon card, favored primarily by players participating in the Limited format where its ability to protect creatures during combat provided reliable utility.
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