Wing Shards
Commander 2017 79 • uncommon
- Set
- Commander 2017
- Collector number
- 79
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Daren Bader
- Market price
- $0.18
What it does
Target player sacrifices an attacking creature of their choice.
Storm (When you cast this spell, copy it for each spell cast before it this turn. You may choose new targets for the copies.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Wing Shards was originally printed as an uncommon instant in the Scourge expansion of 2003, later seeing a reprint as part of the Commander 2017 preconstructed deck titled Draconic Domination. The card fits into the Commander format's focus on multiplayer interaction, specifically utilizing the storm keyword to punish opponents who cast multiple spells in a single turn. By forcing opponents to sacrifice attacking creatures, it serves as a defensive utility piece intended to curb aggressive boards.
The art, illustrated by Matt Cavotta, depicts a fractured, crystalline wing structure that aligns with the set's dragon-centric themes. Cavotta's work for Wizards of the Coast is recognized for its imaginative and highly textured approach to fantasy creature design. Within the context of Commander 2017, the card was included to provide white-aligned decks with a scalable answer to heavy pressure, reflecting a design philosophy that favors reactive playstyles in a format defined by its longevity and high creature density.
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