Shield of the Oversoul is a 2008 Magic: The Gathering card from the Shadowmoor expansion, featuring conditional enchantment bonuses for green and white creatures.
Shield of the Oversoul
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Shadowmoor
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Shield of the Oversoul (Card Number 242) is a distinct Enchantment — Aura from the Magic: The Gathering Shadowmoor set, released in 2008. Designed by Steven Belledin, this card utilizes a dual-color identity of green and white, requiring a mana cost of {2}{G/W} to cast. Its unique gameplay mechanic allows it to adapt its benefits based on the color of the enchanted creature it attaches to. If the target creature is green, it receives a +1/+1 power and toughness boost along with indestructible, protecting it from most destruction effects. If the creature is white, it gains a +1/+1 boost and flying, allowing it to evade ground-based threats. This flexibility makes the card a strategic tool for players managing multi-colored decks. The card serves as an interesting study in conditional enchantment design, offering versatility that appeals to both casual players and serious builders. Whether you are completing a set or looking for cards with unique mechanical interactions, Shield of the Oversoul represents a solid piece of Magic history.
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Shield of the Oversoul
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Steven Belledin
Card Stock
English
{2}{G/W}
Enchantment — Aura
G, W
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Enchant creature As long as enchanted creature is green, it gets +1/+1 and has indestructible. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it. If its toughness is 0 or less, it still dies.) As long as enchanted creature is white, it gets +1/+1 and has flying.