This oversized collectible card features Order of the White Shield from the 1998 Magic: The Gathering Oversized League Prizes set. It serves as a distinctive piece of trading card game history for dedicated collectors.
Order of the White Shield
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Oversized League Prizes
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The Order of the White Shield card, designated as number 61, originates from the 1998 Magic: The Gathering Oversized League Prizes set. Produced by Wizards of the Coast, this oversized variant differs significantly from standard-sized cards, offering a larger canvas that highlights the creature's design and text box. As a league prize, it was distributed to participants rather than sold in booster packs, making it a unique item within the trading card game community. In the game, Order of the White Shield is a one-mana white Human Knight creature with a power and toughness of 2/1. Its abilities allow it to protect itself from black sources and provide temporary combat boosts. The card features art by Ruth Thompson, whose style is well-regarded among fans of the early era of Magic. Collectors often seek this oversized version for its physical presence and its connection to competitive league events from the late 1990s. Oversized League Prizes from Magic: The Gathering are valued for their rarity and historical context. They represent a specific era when Wizards of the Coast engaged directly with the competitive community through organized play. For those building a collection of Magic memorabilia, this oversized card stands out as a tangible link to the game's evolving landscape. It appeals to players who appreciate the physical diversity of TCG products and the history of organized play.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Order of the White Shield
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Ruth Thompson
Card Stock
English
{W}{W}
Creature — Human Knight
2 / 1
W
Card Text
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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.
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What is the Oversized League Prizes set?
The Oversized League Prizes set consists of large-format cards distributed by Wizards of the Coast to participants in organized play leagues during 1998. These cards were not available in retail booster packs.
How does Order of the White Shield function in gameplay?
Order of the White Shield is a one-mana white Human Knight. It provides protection from black creatures and can gain first strike or +1/+0 power with additional white mana.
Who illustrated Order of the White Shield?
The card features artwork by Ruth Thompson, an illustrator known for her work in the early years of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
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