Whispersilk Cloak is a Common Artifact Equipment card from the 2004 Darksteel expansion, designed to provide robust defensive capabilities to equipped creatures.
Whispersilk Cloak
2004 • Magic: The Gathering • Darksteel
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The Whispersilk Cloak, card number 160 in the Darksteel expansion, stands as a foundational piece of Magic: The Gathering strategy from 2004. Designed by Luca Zontini, this Common Artifact Equipment card provides a unique defensive utility that has made it a staple in various gameplay formats. By equipping a creature, players grant it the ability to not be blocked, ensuring that their attackers can reach the opponent's life total without interference. Additionally, the cloak grants shroud, meaning the equipped creature cannot be targeted by spells or abilities, offering a layer of protection against removal or control effects. This dual benefit of offensive assurance and defensive immunity makes the Whispersilk Cloak a highly efficient resource, costing only three mana to deploy and a further two mana to equip. Whether you are building a competitive deck or simply appreciating the intricate design of early 2000s Magic cards, the Whispersilk Cloak remains a noteworthy addition to any collection. Its enduring popularity speaks to the clever design that balances power and cost effectively.
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Whispersilk Cloak
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Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Luca Zontini
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English
{3}
Artifact — Equipment
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Equipped creature can't be blocked and has shroud. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities.) Equip {2}