The 2008 Magic: The Gathering Shadowmoor card Twilight Shepherd (#25). This Rare Angel creature is a key addition for TCG collectors and set completists.
Twilight Shepherd
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Shadowmoor
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Twilight Shepherd is a distinctive Rare card from the Magic: The Gathering Shadowmoor expansion, released in 2008. Identified as card number 25 in the set, this six-mana white Angel creature brings a powerful presence to the battlefield. Designed by artist Jason Chan, the card features a mana value of six and possesses the abilities of flying and vigilance, allowing it to evade attacks while striking back effectively. Its unique triggered ability enables players to retrieve cards from the graveyard that were moved from the battlefield during the same turn, offering significant strategic utility in Magic: The Gathering gameplay. Additionally, the Persist mechanic ensures the creature returns to play with a -1/-1 counter if it lacks one, adding layers of tactical depth to deck construction. Collectors and hobbyists often seek out Twilight Shepherd for its intricate design and functional versatility within the Shadowmoor block. Whether you are completing a full set or building a competitive white-based strategy, this card remains a notable piece of Magic: The Gathering history. Its enduring appeal lies in its balanced power level and the nostalgic value of the 2008 era of Magic: The Gathering.
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Twilight Shepherd
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Jason Chan
Card Stock
English
{3}{W}{W}{W}
Creature — Angel
5 / 5
W
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Flying, vigilance When this creature enters, return to your hand all cards in your graveyard that were put there from the battlefield this turn. Persist (When this creature dies, if it had no -1/-1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control with a -1/-1 counter on it.)