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Protection Magic
FIC · Final Fantasy Commander #24 · Rare · released 2025-06-13
{1}{W}
Instant
Put a shield counter on each of up to three target creatures. (If a creature with a shield counter would be dealt damage or destroyed, remove a shield counter from it instead.)
"Armor of light, halt physical might!"
Protection Magic is a rare white instant from Final Fantasy Commander (2025). It has been printed 2 times across 1 set. Recent market prices range from $0.31 to $3.07 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$0.34
Format legality
Where you can play Protection Magic in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $0.31 to $3.07 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Final Fantasy Commander at $0.31.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final Fantasy Commander | 107 | Rare | $0.97 | $3.07 |
| Final Fantasy Commander This page | 24 | Rare | $0.31 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (6).
- 2025-06-06If a permanent that would be dealt damage has more than one shield counter on it, that damage is prevented and only one shield counter is removed.
- 2025-06-06A creature with a shield counter on it may still be destroyed by state-based actions if it has damage marked on it equal to its toughness or has been dealt unpreventable damage by a source with deathtouch.
- 2025-06-06Shield counters don't prevent players from sacrificing creatures.
- 2025-06-06Removing a shield counter when a permanent would be dealt damage or destroyed isn't the same as regenerating that permanent.
- 2025-06-06"Shield" is not an ability that creatures have and shield counters are not keyword counters. If a creature with a shield counter loses its abilities, the shield counter will still protect it as normal.
- 2025-06-06If a permanent with a shield counter is dealt unpreventable damage, that damage will be dealt and a shield counter will still be removed.
Frequently asked questions
Is Protection Magic legal in Commander?
Yes — Protection Magic is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Protection Magic legal in?
Protection Magic is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Protection Magic been printed?
Protection Magic has been printed 2 times across 1 set.
What is the cheapest printing of Protection Magic?
The cheapest printing is Final Fantasy Commander (#24) at about $0.31.
Who illustrated Protection Magic?
This printing of Protection Magic was illustrated by Mikio Masuda.