Vernadi Shieldmate is a 2018 Magic: The Gathering card from the Guilds of Ravnica set, featuring a 2/2 Human Soldier with Vigilance.
Vernadi Shieldmate
2018 • Magic: The Gathering • Guilds of Ravnica
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Vernadi Shieldmate, card number 219, is a creature card from the 2018 Guilds of Ravnica expansion in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Illustrated by Matt Stewart, this Common rarity card introduces a Human Soldier with a mana cost of one generic and one each of green and white mana. With a mana value of two, it offers a reliable early-game presence for decks seeking to establish board control. The card’s most notable trait is the Vigilance keyword ability, allowing it to block opponents' attacks without tapping, thereby maintaining its offensive capability for the next turn. This defensive utility makes Vernadi Shieldmate a functional piece for players constructing White-Green tribal or synergy-based strategies. For collectors, the Guilds of Ravnica set represents a pivotal era in the game's design, exploring the intricate political landscape of the Ravnica plane. Owning a copy of Vernadi Shieldmate allows enthusiasts to complete the set's creature lineup or appreciate the artistic interpretation of the Selesnya guild's military forces. As the Magic: The Gathering community continues to value nostalgia and set completeness, this card remains a staple for those building comprehensive collections of modern-era TCG cards.
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Vernadi Shieldmate
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Matt Stewart
Card Stock
English
{1}{G/W}
Creature — Human Soldier
2 / 2
G, W
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Vigilance
"Selesnya's soil is sacred, and you're about to meet it with your face."