The Shield Bearer foil card from Magic: The Gathering's Masters Edition II offers a unique banding ability for collectors and players alike.
Shield Bearer
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters Edition II
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The Shield Bearer, cataloged as card number 35 in Magic: The Gathering's Masters Edition II (ME2), remains a notable entry for collectors seeking foundational cards from this 2008 reprint set. As a common white creature card, this Human Soldier brings a versatile strategic option to the table, primarily defined by its banding rules text. This mechanic allows the card to group with other creatures for coordinated attacks and damage distribution, making it a functional piece for specific deck archetypes that value tactical flexibility over raw power. For enthusiasts of the trading card game, understanding the nuances of banding is essential, and this card serves as a clear example of that complex interaction within the game's history. The foil finish adds a layer of visual appeal, distinguishing it from non-foil versions and enhancing its desirability for those who appreciate the aesthetic variations found in older sets. Collectors building out the ME2 collection often look for this card number to complete their base set, while players may seek it out for its historical significance in the evolution of Magic's rules. Whether you are focused on completing a set or exploring the intricate mechanics of older formats, this card represents an important component of the game's legacy.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Shield Bearer
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Dan Frazier
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{W}
Creature — Human Soldier
0 / 3
W
Card Text
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Banding (Any creatures with banding, and up to one without, can attack in a band. Bands are blocked as a group. If any creatures with banding you control are blocking or being blocked by a creature, you divide that creature's combat damage, not its controller, among any of the creatures it's being blocked by or is blocking.)
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