The 2023 Magic: The Gathering Ephemeral Shields card from the March of the Machine Commander subset, featuring the Convoke mechanic for flexible casting.
Ephemeral Shields
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • March of the Machine • Commander
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Released in 2023 as part of the March of the Machine Commander subset, Ephemeral Shields (Card Number 184) is a white Instant that offers strategic versatility for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts. With a mana cost of {1}{W} and a mana value of 2, this card allows players to protect their creatures using the Convoke mechanic, enabling them to tap creatures to reduce casting costs or add colored mana. The effect grants a target creature indestructible status until the end of the turn, preventing destruction from damage or effects that say "destroy." For collectors of the March of the Machine era, this common card represents a key piece of the set's white mana identity. The product is illustrated by Yohann Schepacz, adding artistic value to its gameplay utility. As the Magic: The Gathering TCG continues to evolve, cards from this expansion remain relevant for those building Commander decks focused on protection and resilience. Collectors often seek out cards from the MOC set code to complete their thematic collections or to explore the unique mechanics introduced during this pivotal time in the game's history. The straightforward design and clear rules text make it an accessible yet powerful option for both new and veteran players looking to enhance their magical strategies.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Year
2023
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
March of the Machine
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#184
Featured Subject
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Featured
Ephemeral Shields
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Yohann Schepacz
Card Stock
English
{1}{W}
Instant
W
Card Text
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Convoke (Your creatures can help cast this spell. Each creature you tap while casting this spell pays for {1} or one mana of that creature's color.) Target creature gains indestructible until end of turn. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it.)