The 2012 Magic: The Gathering Avacyn Restored expansion with this foil Vanguard's Shield card, cataloged as AVR 223. Essential for collectors building complete sets of this iconic era.
Vanguard's Shield
2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Avacyn Restored
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This foil variant of the common artifact equipment card offers a premium finish that appeals to collectors focusing on specific treatments within the AVR set. Designed by Ryan Pancoast, the card serves as a functional piece in gameplay while holding aesthetic value for those who appreciate the foil treatment in common rarity cards. For players and collectors alike, maintaining a complete collection of Avacyn Restored often involves tracking down every foil common to ensure full set coverage. The card’s role as an equipment piece adds mechanical interest, making it a relevant topic for discussions on set design and card utility. Collectors seeking to complete their Magic: The Gathering collections frequently target specific card numbers like 223 to achieve a comprehensive display of the era's artistic and mechanical diversity.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Vanguard's Shield
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Ryan Pancoast
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}
Artifact — Equipment
Card Text
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Equipped creature gets +0/+3 and can block an additional creature each combat. Equip {3} ({3}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)
Wars are not fought on a single front.