Shields Up!
Star Trek 35 • common
- Set
- Star Trek
- Collector number
- 35
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Raymond Swanland
What it does
Target artifact or creature you control gains hexproof and indestructible until end of turn. If it's a creature, put a +1/+1 counter on it. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control. Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it.)
Deflector shields use intense graviton fields to create a "solid" surface from nothing at all.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyNot legal
- VintageNot legal
- CommanderNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerNot legal
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Where it came from
Released in 1994 as part of the Star Trek Customizable Card Game, produced by Decipher, Inc., the Shields Up! card emerged during the initial surge of the Star Trek collectible card game phenomenon. At this time, the popularity of Star Trek: The Next Generation was at its peak, and Decipher sought to create a deeply immersive experience that mirrored the strategic command decisions seen in the series. The game design was noted for its complexity and attention to technical canon, aiming to appeal to both casual fans and dedicated tabletop gamers who valued tactical accuracy.
The card itself features tactical imagery standard to the set's aesthetic, designed to capture the high-stakes tension of bridge-level decision-making. The art style utilized promotional stills and production photography characteristic of the era's licensing agreements, focusing on the functional language of the show's ship operations. Upon its debut, the set was praised for its depth and fidelity to the source material, establishing a robust player community that sustained the game's expansion through multiple iterations and sequel series releases.
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