Take Up the Shield
Outlaws of Thunder Junction 34 • common
- Set
- Outlaws of Thunder Junction
- Collector number
- 34
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Josiah "Jo" Cameron
- Market price
- $0.17
What it does
Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. It gains lifelink and indestructible until end of turn. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it.)
The frontier was an anvil on which many an unlikely hero would be forged.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Take Up the Shield was released in 2024 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set Outlaws of Thunder Junction. The card was designed to function within the set's high-noon, frontier-fantasy aesthetic, drawing inspiration from classic Western tropes reimagined through the lens of a multiverse-spanning conflict. Its mechanics reflect the set's focus on combat-centric interactions and the rugged, resilient nature of the plane's inhabitants.
The card's artwork, illustrated by Lucas Graciano, captures a moment of protective resolve consistent with the thematic core of the set. Graciano’s composition emphasizes the weight and physical presence of the armor, aligning with the design goal of evoking a sense of tangible defense and tactical grit. Upon release, the card was integrated into the broader Limited and Constructed formats, noted by players for its efficiency as an instant-speed combat trick.
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About Take Up the Shield
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