The Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate legendary creature card from Magic: The Gathering's 2020 Zendikar Rising expansion, featuring a powerful Angel Wizard design by Wayne Reynolds.
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Zendikar Rising
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Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate is a distinct legendary creature card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, released as part of the Zendikar Rising set in 2020. Identified by card number 226 in the Zendikar Rising (ZNR) set code, this Rare card presents the character as an Angel Wizard with a mana value of three and colors of white and blue. Gameplay mechanics define the card's utility in the Magic: The Gathering format. Linvala possesses flying and a potent entry effect that allows the controller to disable a target nonland permanent an opponent controls, preventing it from attacking or blocking and restricting its activated abilities until the next turn. This effect is contingent upon the player having a full party, reflecting the set's party mechanic. Additionally, Linvala offers a versatile sacrifice ability that grants either hexproof or indestructible to creatures the player controls until the end of the turn, providing flexible protection during critical moments. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek this card for its strategic depth and iconic status within the Zendikar Rising expansion. The combination of flying, board control, and conditional protection makes it a notable addition to any collection focused on white-blue archetypes or legendary creature enthusiasts. The card’s design and mechanics remain relevant for players interested in exploring the strategic possibilities offered by the Zendikar Rising set. Whether for competitive play or casual collection, Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate represents a significant piece of modern Magic: The Gathering history, appealing to those who appreciate complex creature interactions and thematic consistency within the game's lore.
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Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Wayne Reynolds
Card Stock
English
{1}{W}{U}
Legendary Creature — Angel Wizard
3 / 3
U, W
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Flying At the beginning of combat on your turn, if you have a full party, choose target nonland permanent an opponent controls. Until your next turn, it can't attack or block, and its activated abilities can't be activated. Sacrifice Linvala: Choose hexproof or indestructible. Creatures you control gain that ability until end of turn.
