The Order of the White Shield, a rare oversized collectible from the 1998 Magic: The Gathering Oversized League Prizes series, cataloged as card number 61.
Order of the White Shield
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Oversized League Prizes
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The Order of the White Shield stands as a distinctive oversized collectible from the 1998 Magic: The Gathering Oversized League Prizes series. Identified as card number 61 and designated by the set code OLEP, this piece captures the essence of the game's unique promotional history. Designed by Ruth Thompson, the card features a Human Knight creature with a mana cost of {W}{W} and a mana value of 2. Its gameplay mechanics allow the creature to gain first strike until end of turn for a single white mana, while a further investment of two white mana grants it +1/+0 power until end of turn. Additionally, the card provides protection from black, making it a versatile defensive option within the game's strategic landscape. The flavor text, "A shield of light admits no shadow," adds narrative depth to this white-aligned artifact. Collectors and enthusiasts of Magic: The Gathering often seek out oversized league prizes for their unique presentation and historical significance. This release offers a tangible connection to the 1998 era of the trading card game, appealing to those who appreciate the broader ecosystem of MTG products beyond standard sets. Whether viewed as a decorative piece or a gameplay component, the Order of the White Shield remains a notable entry in the Oversized League Prizes catalog.
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Order of the White Shield
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Ruth Thompson
Card Stock
English
{W}{W}
Creature — Human Knight
2 / 1
W
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Protection from black {W}: This creature gains first strike until end of turn. {W}{W}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.
A shield of light admits no shadow.