Shining Armor is a white Artifact Equipment from the 2022 Magic: The Gathering Jumpstart expansion, offering utility for Knight-focused strategies.
Shining Armor
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Jumpstart
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Shining Armor, designated as card number 243 in the 2022 Jumpstart expansion, stands as a functional entry in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This common rarity Artifact Equipment carries a mana cost of one generic mana and one white mana, making it an accessible tool for early-game board control. Designed by Eric Deschamps, the card features the distinct visual style characteristic of the Jumpstart product line, which focuses on reimagining classic cards with modern art and streamlined rules text. The mechanical identity of this card revolves around its Flash ability, allowing players to cast it in response to opponents' actions. Upon entering the battlefield, it automatically attaches to a target Knight you control, providing immediate defensive value. The equipped creature gains +0/+2 power and toughness along with vigilance, ensuring it can attack without tapping. While the Equip cost of {3} requires strategic mana management, the card remains a staple for decks seeking to protect valuable Knight units. For collectors building a Jumpstart set, Shining Armor represents a key piece of the era's design philosophy, blending nostalgia with accessible gameplay mechanics. Its straightforward artifact nature and reliable utility make it a recognizable component for enthusiasts tracking the evolution of Magic's white mana pool.
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Shining Armor
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Eric Deschamps
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English
{1}{W}
Artifact — Equipment
W
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Flash When this Equipment enters, attach it to target Knight you control. Equipped creature gets +0/+2 and has vigilance. Equip {3} ({3}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)