“"This shield is a true rarity: an artifact whose purpose is obvious." —Arcum Dagsson, Soldevi Machinist”
Shield of the Ages - Ice Age (#335) - Illustrated by Anson Maddocks - Magic: The Gathering Card
Ice Age • Uncommon • #335 • Anson Maddocks

Shield of the Ages

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Artifact

Mana Cost: {2}

Oracle Rules Text: {2}: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to you this turn.

Flavor Text: "This shield is a true rarity: an artifact whose purpose is obvious." —Arcum Dagsson, Soldevi Machinist

Set: Ice Age (#335), Rarity: Uncommon, Artist: Anson Maddocks

Artifact Colorless Uncommon
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Historical Printings & Sets (7)
6 Languages
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2 Printings
Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Shield of the Ages - Ice Age MTG card scan Shield of the Ages Ice Age Viewing ICE Uncommon Anson Maddocks 1995-06-03
Shield of the Ages - Masters Edition MTG card scan Shield of the Ages Masters Edition ME1 Uncommon Anson Maddocks 2007-09-10

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