Protection Magic

Instant

Illustrated by Mikio Masuda

F

EDHREC Rank #4,187

Put a shield counter on each of up to three target creatures. (If a creature with a shield counter would be dealt damage or destroyed, remove a shield counter from it instead.)

"Armor of light, halt physical might!"

Rulings (6)

If a permanent that would be dealt damage has more than one shield counter on it, that damage is prevented and only one shield counter is removed.

Jun 6, 2025

A creature with a shield counter on it may still be destroyed by state-based actions if it has damage marked on it equal to its toughness or has been dealt unpreventable damage by a source with deathtouch.

Jun 6, 2025

Shield counters don't prevent players from sacrificing creatures.

Jun 6, 2025