Deflect and Protect with Mirror-Shield Hoplite!
Step into the battlefield with Mirror-Shield Hoplite, a stalwart ally ready to turn the tides in your favor. This Human Soldier brings not only a solid 2/2 body but also the invaluable ability of Vigilance. With this creature, you can tap into a defensive strategy that allows your other creatures to become elusive targets. Whenever one of your creatures is targeted for a backup ability, the Hoplite takes the helm, granting you the option to copy that ability. This unique twist can catch your opponents off guard, offering a tactical advantage that’s hard to ignore.
Imagine pairing Mirror-Shield Hoplite with cards like Brisela, Voice of Nightmares or Protect the Negotiators for maximum synergy. His ability can echo the backup powers of your more potent creatures, allowing you to outmaneuver your foes in style. Whether you’re defending your life total or setting up a counterattack, this foil version of the Hoplite shines brilliantly on the battlefield, making him not just a card, but a statement of strategy and flair in your Magic: The Gathering collection.
Card Details:
-
Mana Cost: {2}{R}{W}
-
Card Type: Creature
-
Subtypes: Human Soldier
-
Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Vigilance
Whenever a creature you control becomes the target of a backup ability, copy that ability. You may choose new targets for the copy. This ability triggers only once each turn.
-
Power / Toughness: 2/2
-
Loyalty: N/A
