Lightshield Parry — Quickguard of the Aether
Lightshield Parry is a compact, efficient instant from Aetherdrift that rewards timing and foresight. Play the Light Play Foil to grant a target creature +2/+2 until end of turn, turning a chump into a trade candidate or pushing a creature through for lethal. The card reads cleanly and plays nicely in tempo and aggro white builds where a single point swing changes combat math.
The cycling option for two lets you convert a situational draw into immediate card flow, which fits the set skyborne tactics. As a practical staple for limited and sideboard plans, Lightshield Parry offers flexible utility, whether you need a surprise blocker buff or a way to replace itself when the board is quiet. Pick up the Light Play Foil version for a subtle sheen and reliable tabletop performance.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {W}
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Card Type – Instant
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Target creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
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Power / Toughness – N A
