Ethersworn Shieldmage (ARB #4)
Ethersworn Shieldmage is a common printing from Alara Reborn (ARB #4), a Artifact Creature — Vedalken Wizard. Illustrated by Daarken.
Card text
Flash
When this creature enters, prevent all damage that would be dealt to artifact creatures this turn.
"See, children of metal? Already your bodies are rejecting harm. Continue on our path, and perfection will be yours."
Details
| Mana cost | {1}{W}{U} |
|---|---|
| Type | Artifact Creature — Vedalken Wizard |
| Power / Toughness | 2 / 2 |
| Rarity | Common |
| Set | Alara Reborn (ARB) |
| Collector number | 4 |
| Artist | Daarken |
| Released | 2009-04-30 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.16, foil $0.27 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- May 1, 2009 — When Ethersworn Shieldmage’s triggered ability resolves, it doesn’t lock in which permanents will be affected. For the rest of the turn, any time damage would be dealt to a permanent, check whether it’s an artifact creature at that time. If it is, that damage is prevented.