Silkguard
Secrets of Strixhaven Commander 286 • rare
- Set
- Secrets of Strixhaven Commander
- Collector number
- 286
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- X mana green mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Dan Murayama Scott
- Market price
- $0.37
What it does
Put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to X target creatures you control.
Auras, Equipment, and modified creatures you control gain hexproof until end of turn. (Equipment, Auras you control, and counters are modifications.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Silkguard was released in 2021 as part of the Strixhaven: School of Mages Commander expansion, specifically appearing within the Silverquill Statement deck. This expansion drew heavily on the academic and collegiate fantasy tropes of Strixhaven University, a setting within the Magic: The Gathering multiverse where magic is studied through distinct philosophical colleges. As a card tied to the Silverquill faction, Silkguard embodies their theme of eloquence and political manipulation, functioning as an instant that grants hexproof and indestructible to various permanents, reflecting the defensive maneuvering favored by the college.
The card was illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott, who aimed to capture the essence of Silverquill’s aesthetic—a blend of sharp, formal attire and aggressive, ink-based magical combat. The artwork features a dynamic display of magical protection, aligning with the card's function of shielding allies from removal effects. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional, protective tool for commander players, noted for its versatility in saving key pieces on the board while leaning into the faction's identity of using words and ink as both quill and weapon.
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