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
- $0.44
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. The set was designed to represent the flavor of the five colleges of Strixhaven University, with Silverquill focusing on the magic of words, light, and shadow. As an instant card, it reflects the college's tactical approach, utilizing the game's protection mechanics to mirror the defensive spells taught at the institution.
The card features artwork by illustrator Anna Steinbauer, who is well known for her contributions to the Magic: The Gathering library. Her design for Silkguard emphasizes the visual motif of threads of magical energy, reinforcing the concept of woven protection. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional utility tool for white-aligned decks, praised by players for its efficiency in protecting multiple creatures at once.
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