Vanguard's Shield (AVR/223 foil) is an Artifact — Equipment from Avacyn Restored. It grants the equipped creature +0/+3 and the ability to block an additional creature each combat. It equips for {3}, making it a defensive tool to shore up creature survivability and improve blocking assignments.

Identity & printing

Name: Vanguard's Shield
Number: 223
Rarity: Common
Variant: Foil
Language code: EN

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Equipment

Types

Artifact

Catalog metadata

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Rules

Equipped creature gets +0/+3 and can block an additional creature each combat. Equip {3} ({3}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)

Set, artist & references

Artist: Ryan Pancoast
Language: English
Set name: Avacyn Restored
Game name: Magic The Gathering

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Description

Vanguard's Shield (AVR/223 foil) is an Artifact — Equipment from Avacyn Restored. It grants the equipped creature +0/+3 and the ability to block an additional creature each combat. It equips for {3}, making it a defensive tool to shore up creature survivability and improve blocking assignments.

Catalog pricing data as of 3 May 2026, 09:22