Sheltering Word
| Name | Sheltering Word |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Description | Target creature you control gains hexproof until end of turn. You gain life equal to that creature's toughness. (A creature with hexproof can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.) |
| Artist | Igor Kieryluk |
| Set | The List #AVR-192 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Sheltering Word
Sheltering Word, Instant, designed by Igor Kieryluk first released in May, 2012 in the set Avacyn Restored and was printed exactly in 2 different ways. It see play in 1 formats: Commander.
This card, Sheltering Word, would benefit a green-based midrange or control deck looking to protect key creatures and gain life in the process. While Sheltering Word provides a nice combination of protection and life gain, a potentially better alternative could be Heroic Intervention, which grants hexproof and indestructible to all creatures you control for the same mana cost. However, Sheltering Word could still see play in certain decks that prioritize gaining life or have specific synergies with creature toughness.
Rules
05/01/12
If a creature gains hexproof in response to a spell or ability controlled by an opponent that targets only it, that spell or ability doesn’t resolve for having an illegal target when it tries to resolve.
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What type of card is Sheltering Word?
Sheltering Word is a Instant card in Marvel Snap SNAP.
What does Sheltering Word do?
Target creature you control gains hexproof until end of turn. You gain life equal to that creature's toughness. (A creature with hexproof can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.)
What set is Sheltering Word from?
Sheltering Word was first released in the set Avacyn Restored, illustrated by Igor Kieryluk.
Is Sheltering Word legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Sheltering Word can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What competitive formats is Sheltering Word played in?
Sheltering Word sees competitive metagame play in 1 format(s): Commander.
What cards are similar to Sheltering Word?
Cards similar to Sheltering Word include Glint, Bombadil's Song, Beaming Defiance. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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