Silkguard
Marvel Universe 37 • mythic
- Set
- Marvel Universe
- Collector number
- 37
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- X mana green mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Dave Johnson
- Market price
- $3.76
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
The Silkguard card, numbered 37 in the 1990 Marvel Universe Series 1 set, emerged during a pivotal era for comic book collectibles. Produced by Impel Marketing, this set was the first comprehensive trading card collection to feature the breadth of the Marvel pantheon, capitalizing on the rising popularity of comic art as a hobby for both children and adult collectors. The design followed a standardized template featuring high-quality character illustrations framed by a distinct, clean border intended to evoke the feel of a professional portfolio.
The artwork for this set was commissioned from various artists who worked within the Marvel stable at the time, aiming for a glossy, dramatic presentation that modernized classic character looks for the 1990s audience. The series was met with significant commercial success upon its release, effectively creating the template for the 'prestige' trading card market that would dominate the decade. While Silkguard represents a niche character within the wider Marvel mythos, its inclusion in this inaugural set secured its place as a recognizable component of the foundational Marvel card collecting experience.
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