Johan vs Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate — MTG Card Comparison
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate has the edge overall — it is legal in more formats (5 vs 0).
Johan
At the beginning of combat on your turn, you may have Johan gain "Johan can't attack" until end of combat. If you do, attacking doesn't cause creatures you control to tap this combat if Johan is untapped.
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
Flying
At the beginning of combat on your turn, if you have a full party, choose target nonland permanent an opponent controls. Until your next turn, it can't attack or block, and its activated abilities can't be activated.
Sacrifice Linvala: Choose hexproof or indestructible. Creatures you control gain that ability until end of turn.
| Stat | Johan | Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | {3}{R}{G}{W} | {1}{W}{U} |
| CMC | — | 3 |
| Type | Legendary Creature — Human Wizard | Legendary Creature — Angel Wizard |
| Rarity | Rare | Rare |
| Set | Chronicles | Zendikar Rising |
| Price (USD) | — | — |
| Standard | ✗ | ✗ |
| Modern | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pioneer | ✗ | ✓ |
| Legacy | ✗ | ✓ |
| Vintage | ✗ | ✓ |
| Commander | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pauper | ✗ | ✗ |
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