Silence in the Shadows
Whispersilk Cloak is a compact piece of toolbox equipment that changes how a single creature interacts in combat and with removal. For three mana you get an artifact that makes the equipped creature unblockable and grants shroud so it cannot be targeted by spells or abilities. Equip for two means it sees play as a one off protection piece in commander decks that need a way to dodge removal and reliably connect for commander damage or card advantage triggers.
In Lost Caverns of Ixalan flavor the cloak renders its wearer functionally invisible so stealth and persistence become the plan. Use it on value creatures that trigger on dealing combat damage or on combo pieces that must survive a turn. It does not target when granting protection once equipped which matters against single target removal but remember that shroud also prevents you from targeting your own creature with beneficial spells.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {3}
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Card Type – Artifact — Equipment
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Subtypes – Equipment
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Equipped creature can’t be blocked and has shroud. Equip {2}.