Shield Mare — Stubborn Guard
Shield Mare is a practical white creature that slots into aggro and midrange shells that need reliable defense against red rush. As a 2/3 for {1}{W}{W}, it trades cost efficiency for staying power. It also reads like a targeted interaction test since it is evasion against red and carries a tempo swing when opponents target it.
The card text matters in play. Shield Mare can not be blocked by red creatures which buys combat steps against burn and goblin decks. When Shield Mare enters or becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls you gain 3 life which punishes removal and turns opponent interaction into a resource. If you want an accessible creature that protects your life total while forcing awkward choices, cast Shield Mare. Add it to your sideboard plans or main deck where midrange resilience counts. Pick this Near Mint English copy from Foundations Jumpstart and tune your deck with a dependable answer against red aggression.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{W}{W}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Horse
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Shield Mare can’t be blocked by red creatures. When Shield Mare enters or becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, you gain 3 life.
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Power / Toughness – 2/3
