Haazda Shield Mate vs Pentagram of the Ages — MTG Card Comparison
Haazda Shield Mate is the stronger card — it costs less mana (3 vs 4), is legal in more formats (4 vs 0).
Haazda Shield Mate
At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this creature unless you pay {W}{W}.
{W}: The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, prevent that damage.
*The Haazda shield is broad, protecting both the free and the guilded.*
Power/Toughness: 1/1
Pentagram of the Ages
{4}, {T}: The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, prevent that damage.
*"Take this item, for instance. How would it destroy us, Relicbane?"
—Arcum Dagsson, Soldevi Machinist*
| Stat | Haazda Shield Mate | Pentagram of the Ages |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | {2}{W} | {4} |
| CMC | 3 | 4 |
| Type | Creature — Human Soldier | Artifact |
| Rarity | Rare | Uncommon |
| Set | Dissension | Masters Edition IV |
| Price (USD) | — | — |
| Standard | ✗ | ✗ |
| Modern | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pioneer | ✗ | ✗ |
| Legacy | ✓ | ✗ |
| Vintage | ✓ | ✗ |
| Commander | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pauper | ✗ | ✗ |
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