Quick Answer

Iona, Shield of Emeria is a mythic Legendary Creature — Angel from AA4 (AA4) costing {6}{W}{W}{W}. Legal in Modern.

Iona, Shield of Emeria MTG card

Iona, Shield of Emeria

Legendary Creature — Angel

Card Text

Flying As Iona enters, choose a color. Your opponents can't cast spells of the chosen color.

Card Stats

7/7 mythic CMC: 9.0 AA4 AA4 🎨 Jason Chan
Flying

Format Legality

Brawl Banned
Commander Banned
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Banned
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iona, Shield of Emeria? Basics

Iona, Shield of Emeria is a Legendary Creature — Angel card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying As Iona enters, choose a color. Your opponents can't cast spells of the chosen color."

How much mana does Iona, Shield of Emeria cost to cast? Basics

Iona, Shield of Emeria has a mana cost of {6}{W}{W}{W}, which equals 9.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Iona, Shield of Emeria's mana cost of {6}{W}{W}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Iona, Shield of Emeria has a mana value of 9.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Iona, Shield of Emeria's current oracle text is: "Flying As Iona enters, choose a color. Your opponents can't cast spells of the chosen color."

What is the current price of Iona, Shield of Emeria? Pricing

Price data for Iona, Shield of Emeria is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Iona, Shield of Emeria? Pricing

You can purchase Iona, Shield of Emeria from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Iona, Shield of Emeria legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Iona, Shield of Emeria in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Iona, Shield of Emeria legal in Modern? Legality

Iona, Shield of Emeria is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Iona, Shield of Emeria legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Iona, Shield of Emeria is Banned in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Iona, Shield of Emeria legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Iona, Shield of Emeria in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Iona, Shield of Emeria legal in Legacy? Legality

Iona, Shield of Emeria is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Iona, Shield of Emeria legal in Vintage? Legality

Iona, Shield of Emeria is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Iona, Shield of Emeria legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Iona, Shield of Emeria in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Iona, Shield of Emeria from? Details

This printing of Iona, Shield of Emeria is from AA4 (AA4), with collector number 3.

Iona, Shield of Emeria may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Iona, Shield of Emeria's rarity? Details

Iona, Shield of Emeria is a mythic card in AA4.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Iona, Shield of Emeria? Details

Iona, Shield of Emeria was illustrated by Jason Chan.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Iona, Shield of Emeria's power and toughness? Details

Iona, Shield of Emeria is a 7/7 creature.

Power (7) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (7) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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