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Shield Sphere
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Shield Sphere

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Artifact Creature — Wall

Defender

Whenever this creature blocks, put a -0/-1 counter on it.

"My Soldiers know that they need never fear for their protection." —King Darien of Kjeldor

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Defender
Set
Alliances (ALL #129)
Rarity
Uncommon
Mana value
0
Released
1996-06-10
Artist
Alan Rabinowitz
EDHREC rank
#4,071
Finishes
Nonfoil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

1 +
Fits any bracket
No Game Changer, land denial, extra turns or two-card combos.

Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules

EDHREC

Salt Score 0.18
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.

Combos 287

Mortuary+Viscera Seer+Shield Sphere+Gwenom, Remorseless
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite storm count
451 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mortuary+Umbral Collar Zealot+Shield Sphere+Gwenom, Remorseless
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinite surveil
422 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mortuary+Viscera Seer+Bolas's Citadel+Shield Sphere
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite storm count
258 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mortuary+Umbral Collar Zealot+Bolas's Citadel+Shield Sphere
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinite surveil
223 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Koll, the Forgemaster+Sai of the Shinobi+Shield Sphere+Goblin Bombardment
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
155 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rendmaw, Creaking Nest+Cloudstone Curio+Ornithopter+Shield Sphere
{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETB for all playersInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm countInfinite tapped creature tokens for all players
142 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rendmaw, Creaking Nest+Cloudstone Curio+Memnite+Shield Sphere
{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETB for all playersInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm countInfinite tapped creature tokens for all players
133 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rendmaw, Creaking Nest+Cloudstone Curio+Phyrexian Walker+Shield Sphere
{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETB for all playersInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm countInfinite tapped creature tokens for all players
124 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle+Salvager of Ruin+Blasting Station+Shield Sphere
{W}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
119 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle+Salvager of Ruin+Ashnod's Altar+Shield Sphere
{W}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
115 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mortuary+Grinding Station+Shield Sphere+Gwenom, Remorseless
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite millInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
115 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Koll, the Forgemaster+Shield Sphere+Phyrexian Altar
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
111 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle+Salvager of Ruin+Altar of Dementia+Shield Sphere
{W}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite millInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
102 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle+Salvager of Ruin+Phyrexian Altar+Shield Sphere
{W}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
78 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Koll, the Forgemaster+Ronin Warclub+Shield Sphere+Goblin Bombardment
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
77 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Enduring Renewal+Blasting Station+Shield Sphere
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
73 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mortuary+Woe Strider+Shield Sphere+Gwenom, Remorseless
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite storm count
72 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mortuary+Grinding Station+Bolas's Citadel+Shield Sphere
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite millInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
58 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mortuary+Phyrexian Altar+Shield Sphere+Gwenom, Remorseless
{B}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
51 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mortuary+Phyrexian Altar+Bolas's Citadel+Shield Sphere
{B}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
47 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Emry, Lurker of the Loch+Thornbite Staff+Blasting Station+Shield Sphere
{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
38 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Emry, Lurker of the Loch+Thornbite Staff+Grinding Station+Shield Sphere
{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite millInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
34 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Koll, the Forgemaster+Shield Sphere+Thermopod
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
32 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mortuary+Woe Strider+Bolas's Citadel+Shield Sphere
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite storm count
32 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mortuary+Ashnod's Altar+Bolas's Citadel+Shield Sphere
{B}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
30 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Koll, the Forgemaster+Demonmail Hauberk+Memnite+Shield Sphere
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
28 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Koll, the Forgemaster+Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh+Demonmail Hauberk+Shield Sphere
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
28 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Koll, the Forgemaster+Demonmail Hauberk+Ornithopter+Shield Sphere
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
27 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Alela, Artful Provocateur+Cloudstone Curio+Shield Sphere+Ornithopter
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite storm count
27 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Koll, the Forgemaster+Demonmail Hauberk+Phyrexian Walker+Shield Sphere
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
26 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mortuary+Altar of Dementia+Shield Sphere+Gwenom, Remorseless
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite millInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
25 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Koll, the Forgemaster+Demonmail Hauberk+Kobolds of Kher Keep+Shield Sphere
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
25 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Alela, Artful Provocateur+Cloudstone Curio+Phyrexian Walker+Shield Sphere
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite storm count
24 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Alela, Artful Provocateur+Cloudstone Curio+Memnite+Shield Sphere
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite storm count
23 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Koll, the Forgemaster+Demonmail Hauberk+Crookshank Kobolds+Shield Sphere
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
23 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Koll, the Forgemaster+Demonmail Hauberk+Crimson Kobolds+Shield Sphere
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
23 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mortuary+Ashnod's Altar+Shield Sphere+Gwenom, Remorseless
{B}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
22 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mortuary+Carrion Feeder+Shield Sphere+Gwenom, Remorseless
{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
22 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mortuary+Altar of Dementia+Bolas's Citadel+Shield Sphere
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite millInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
20 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mortuary+Bolas's Citadel+Carrion Feeder+Shield Sphere
{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
20 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Emry, Lurker of the Loch+Thornbite Staff+Phyrexian Altar+Shield Sphere
{U}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
19 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Decaying Soil+Phyrexian Altar+Shield Sphere
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
19 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcades, the Strategist+Shield Sphere+Tangleroot+Words of Wind
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm countMass Land DenialReturn all permanents opponents control to their owner's hand
19 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Halvar, God of Battle // Sword of the Realms+Puresteel Paladin+Shield Sphere+Ashnod's Altar
{W}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
18 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Halvar, God of Battle // Sword of the Realms+Puresteel Paladin+Shield Sphere+Phyrexian Altar
{W}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
17 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Halvar, God of Battle // Sword of the Realms+Puresteel Paladin+Shield Sphere+Altar of Dementia
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite millInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
13 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Halvar, God of Battle // Sword of the Realms+Puresteel Paladin+Shield Sphere+Blasting Station
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
13 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Emry, Lurker of the Loch+Thornbite Staff+Altar of Dementia+Shield Sphere
{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite millInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
11 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Hatchery Sliver+Shield Sphere+Rukarumel, Biologist
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokens
10 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Emry, Lurker of the Loch+Aura of Dominion+Krark-Clan Ironworks+Shield Sphere
{U}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
9 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

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Format legality

Standard Not legal
Pioneer Not legal
Modern Not legal
Legacy Legal
Vintage Legal
Pauper Legal
Commander Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Duel Commander Legal
Brawl Not legal
Standard Brawl Not legal
Historic Not legal
Timeless Not legal
Alchemy Not legal
Penny Not legal
Premodern Legal
PreDH Legal
Pauper EDH Legal
Old School Not legal
Future Not legal
Gladiator Not legal
All printingsScryfall ↗Gatherer ↗Edhrec ↗
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