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Iona, Shield of Emeria
ZEN · Zendikar #13 · Mythic · released 2009-10-02
{6}{W}{W}{W}
Legendary Creature — Angel
Flying
As Iona enters, choose a color.
Your opponents can't cast spells of the chosen color.
No more shall the righteous cower before evil.
Iona, Shield of Emeria is a mythic white creature from Zendikar (2009). It has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 2009 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $2.30 to $113.00 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Oathbreaker, Historic and Penny Dreadful.
USD$17.17
USD Foil$113.00
Format legality
Where you can play Iona, Shield of Emeria in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderBanned
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlBanned
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (5)
Prices range from $2.30 to $113.00 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Mystery Booster 2 at $2.30.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zendikar This page | 13 | Mythic | $13.04 | $113.00 |
| Modern Masters 2015 | 20 | Mythic | $12.23 | $36.49 |
| From the Vault: Angels | 9 | Mythic | — | $15.13 |
| Mystery Booster 2 | 12 | Mythic | $2.30 | — |
| Arena Anthology 4 | 3 | Mythic | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2009-10-01Iona's third ability includes permanent spells (artifacts, creatures, enchantments, and planeswalkers), not just instant and sorcery spells. It does not include lands or abilities (such as cycling or unearth).
- 2009-10-01Once the color is chosen, it's too late for opponents to respond by casting spells of that color. Iona is not yet in the battlefield at the time the color is chosen, so, for example, there's no way for an opponent to destroy it by casting Doom Blade if the chosen color is black.
Frequently asked questions
Is Iona, Shield of Emeria legal in Commander?
No — Iona, Shield of Emeria is banned in Commander.
What formats is Iona, Shield of Emeria legal in?
Iona, Shield of Emeria is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Oathbreaker, Historic and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Iona, Shield of Emeria been printed?
Iona, Shield of Emeria has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 2009 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Iona, Shield of Emeria?
The cheapest printing is Mystery Booster 2 (#12) at about $2.30.
Who illustrated Iona, Shield of Emeria?
This printing of Iona, Shield of Emeria was illustrated by Jason Chan.