Iona, Shield of Emeria (Modern Masters 2015 #20)

Iona, Shield of Emeria {6}{W}{W}{W}

Legendary Creature — Angel

Flying

As Iona, Shield of Emeria enters the battlefield, choose a color.

Your opponents can’t cast spells of the chosen color.

No more shall the righteous cower before evil.

7/7

Illustrated by Jason Chan

Standard
Alchemy
Pioneer
Explorer
Modern
Historic
Legacy
Brawl
Vintage
Timeless
Commander
Banned
Pauper
Oathbreaker
Penny
Notes and Rules Information for Iona, Shield of Emeria:
  • Iona’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). (2009-10-01)
  • Once 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. (2009-10-01)