Myrel, Shield of Argive — Magic: The Gathering card

Myrel, Shield of Argive

{3}{W}
Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

During your turn, your opponents can't cast spells or activate abilities of artifacts, creatures, or enchantments.

Whenever Myrel attacks, create X 1/1 colorless Soldier artifact creature tokens, where X is the number of Soldiers you control.

Power/Toughness: 3/4

Set The Brothers' War
Rarity Mythic Rare
Mana Value 4
Artist Ryan Pancoast
Collector # 18
Scryfall

Why Play Myrel, Shield of Argive

Aggressive white weenie and soldier tribal decks benefit tremendously from Myrel's ability to lock opponents out of interaction during your turn while simultaneously building a threatening board presence. The protection effect prevents removal spells, activated abilities, and instant-speed responses, allowing you to execute game plans unimpeded. Myrel shines when you already control 2-3 soldiers, as attacking immediately doubles your board presence while maintaining tempo advantage.

Format Notes

Myrel sees the most play in Pioneer and Modern tribal strategies, particularly in white weenie shells that can deploy multiple cheap creatures early. Commander soldier tribal decks frequently include Myrel as both a protection piece and token generator, though the symmetric nature of the lockout requires careful timing. The card hasn't faced any ban considerations but remains a meta consideration in creature-based formats where the turn-based protection creates significant strategic advantages.

Combos & Synergies

Soldier token producers like Mobilization and Decree of Justice maximize Myrel's attack trigger by increasing X before combat. Dauntless Bodyguard and other cheap soldiers enable explosive early-game sequences where Myrel lands on turn 4 with immediate protection and board multiplication. Equipment strategies particularly benefit from the one-sided lockout, as cards like Stoneforge Mystic can tutor and equip without fear of removal during your turn.

Learn More

Creature Token Modern Pioneer Commander