Guardian of Faith: The Ethereal Shield
In the ever-shifting battlefields of Adventures in the Forgotten Realms, Guardian of Faith stands as an ephemeral bastion, arriving just when your defenses need to hold firm. This Spirit Knight, with its flash ability, allows for surprise intervention, shielding your key creatures by phasing them out temporarily. Its vigilance ensures it remains ready to block or attack without tiring, embodying the unwavering spirit of divine protection.
The true strength of Guardian of Faith lies in its ability to phase out any number of other target creatures you control upon entry, effectively removing them from harm’s way until your next turn. This mechanic pairs well with permanents that benefit from entering and leaving the battlefield, or those vulnerable to targeted removal. When combined with cards like Flickerwisp or Momentary Blink, you gain both defensive resilience and potential value from repeated triggers, turning your board into a near-impervious fortress of faith.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {1}{W}{W}
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Card Type: Creature
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Subtypes: Spirit Knight
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Flash
Vigilance
When Guardian of Faith enters the battlefield, any number of other target creatures you control phase out. (Treat them and anything attached to them as though they don’t exist until their controller’s next turn.)
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Power / Toughness: 3/2
