Shields Up!
| Name | Shields Up! |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Description | Target artifact or creature you control gains hexproof and indestructible until end of turn. If it's a creature, put a +1/+1 counter on it. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control. Damage and effects that say "destroy" dSee more |
| Flavor | Deflector shields use intense graviton fields to create a "solid" surface from nothing at all. |
| Artist | Raymond Swanland |
| Set | Star Trek #35 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Shields Up!
Shields Up!, Instant, designed by Raymond Swanland first released in Aug, 2026 in the set Star Trek.
Shields Up! fits best in white-based Commander decks that depend on protecting a key artifact or creature, especially Voltron commanders, artifact-combo decks, or counter-synergy creature decks, since it both stops targeted interaction and prevents most destruction while adding a +1/+1 counter to creatures. It is a solid budget protection spell, but it is often outclassed by cheaper or broader options: `Blacksmith's Skill` costs one white mana and protects an artifact or creature with hexproof and indestructible, `Loran's Escape` does the same while adding scry 1, and `Flawless Maneuver` can protect your entire creature board for free when you control your commander. For a creature-centric deck, `Tamiyo's Safekeeping` is also excellent because it costs one mana, grants hexproof and indestructible, and gains 2 life, though it requires green. Shields Up! should see play when you specifically value the +1/+1 counter, are building on a budget, or need additional redundancy beyond those mor
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| Date | Minimum price | Median price | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-07 | 0.00 SEK | 0.00 SEK | 0 |
Frequently asked questions about Shields Up!
What type of card is Shields Up!?
Shields Up! is a Instant card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What does Shields Up! do?
Target artifact or creature you control gains hexproof and indestructible until end of turn. If it's a creature, put a +1/+1 counter on it. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control. Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it.)
What set is Shields Up! from?
Shields Up! was first released in the set Star Trek, illustrated by Raymond Swanland.
Is Shields Up! legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Shields Up! can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
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