Take Up the Shield {1}{W}

Instant

🏷️ Instant-speed enabler

Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. It gains lifelink and indestructible until end of turn. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it.)

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Dominaria United

English · 2022-09-09

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standardLEGALpioneerLEGALmodernLEGALlegacyLEGALvintageLEGALcommanderLEGAL

💡 Standard legal because this card is from Marvel Super Heroes, released 2026-06-26, and the set is Standard legal.

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Oracle source: Scryfall / Wizards
Oracle updated: July 6, 2026
Legality source: Scryfall
Legality checked: July 6, 2026
Price source: tcgcsv / TCGplayer
Price synced: Jul 9, 2026
Scryfall ID: 851e842e-a497-4c36-90ee-8d64f806c378
Oracle ID: e8d0eafe-540a-4b2e-a989-e98ff3c31105
TCGplayer ID: 282810

📈 Standard Metagame Intelligence

Standard Decks6%
Avg. Copies3.6
Sideboard Share10%
Top Archetypes:
Mono-White Control (50%)Boros Convoke (50%)
Recent Tournament Finishes:
5th Place at Pro Tour Barcelona (J. Finkel)June 20, 2026
2nd Place at Standard Open (A. Mengucci)June 27, 2026
5th Place at Standard Challenge 32-Player (R. Duke)July 2, 2026

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