Lightning Greaves is a 2021 Magic: The Gathering artifact card from the Forgotten Realms Commander subset, identified by card number 331.
Lightning Greaves
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Forgotten Realms • Commander
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Lightning Greaves, bearing the number 331, is a 2021 release from the Magic: The Gathering Forgotten Realms Commander subset. This artifact card introduces a distinct mechanical advantage for players seeking to enhance their creature's performance on the battlefield. The card requires a mana cost of two to cast and features an equip cost of zero, allowing for immediate attachment to a chosen creature. Once equipped, the targeted creature gains two powerful defensive and offensive capabilities: haste, which permits it to attack and tap abilities the turn it enters the field, and shroud, which protects it from being targeted by any spells or abilities controlled by either player. This dual benefit makes the card a versatile tool in various strategic contexts, offering both immediate impact and robust protection. The Forgotten Realms subset provides collectors with a curated selection of cards designed specifically for the Commander format, emphasizing unique interactions and thematic consistency. As a collectible piece from the 2021 era of Magic: The Gathering, Lightning Greaves represents a specific moment in the game's ongoing evolution of artifact design. Collectors often appreciate cards like this for their clear rules text and impactful gameplay effects. The card's identity is firmly rooted in its role within the Commander subset, appealing to those who value strategic depth and iconic artifact mechanics. Understanding the specific attributes of card 331 helps collectors and players alike recognize its place in the broader landscape of Magic: The Gathering releases from that year. The inclusion of shroud and haste in a single artifact package offers a compelling design choice that continues to resonate with the community.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Year
2021
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
Forgotten Realms
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#331
Featured Subject
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Featured
Lightning Greaves
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Jeremy Jarvis
Card Stock
English
{2}
Artifact — Equipment
Card Text
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Equipped creature has haste and shroud. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities.) Equip {0}
After lightning struck the cliffs, the ore became iron, the iron became steel, and the steel became greaves. The lightning never left.
