The fun here is that Emeria is just the kor name for our favorite tentacle monster, Emrakul, the Aeons Torn.
Posted By:
Azrael1911
(5/13/2011 12:28:48 AM)
I actually saw someone playing a mondeck win after having this played against him. He had an Ant Queen (and a huge swarm of insects), a gigantic Scute Mob, some smaller creatures (Llanowar Elves, Deadly Recluse), and a Garruk Wildspeaker. He managed to use Garruk's overrun ability to win the game, but it was a lot closer than it would have been without Iona.
Posted By:
SocialExperiment
(10/23/2009 11:13:25 PM)
I never realized how huge she was until I saw a larger version of the art and noticed the tiny man standing on the rock floating near her. I think she takes the cake for "largest angel," as she's nearly as tall as the Eldrazi titans themselves. It's a great piece of art.
That said, while this is most assuredly a powerful card, it always wins the award for "least fun" card. In most situations, it reads, "Until the end of the game, your opponent can no longer play Magic: the Gathering."
Posted By:
Nagoragama
(7/17/2011 9:30:37 PM)
Dies to Duplicant. 0/5.
Posted By:
LordRandomness
(12/22/2011 12:55:11 AM)
Beautiful art. A little expensive but a definite game-ender.
darkfury: "colorless" isn't a color.
Posted By:
Belz_
(10/5/2009 5:33:41 PM)
er... emrakul, go play with the nice little angel... owned...
Posted By:
warpig527
(6/23/2011 9:50:42 PM)
Reya Dawnbringer and Akroma, Angel of Wrath, meet Iona, Shield of Emeria!
Another plus for my Angel deck. With the right cards, I could prolly get her out between turns 6 and 7. This is prolly Bant's worst nightmare...and all monocolored deck's nightmare as well.
Posted By:
godmetal101
(9/27/2009 8:24:34 PM)
I'm normally not one to complain about overpowered cards, but this card can be unfun. Let me explain. Approximately 95% of the time, your opponent will cheat Iona in play. The problem with this is that the casting cost is absolutely meaningless. In addition, if Iona comes into play, 95% of the time, their opponent will lose. In a competitive Standard setting, this is completely fine. It is perfectly balanced in Type 2. But when you take this card into casual settings, it's a slap in the face. It literally makes the game unfun. Now, in all fairness, if my opponent hardcasts Iona, I deserve to get beaten to a pulp. But seeing as 95% of the time my opponent uses polymorph or elvish piper to bring this out is a major turn off.
When this hits the field, I don't get excited and say, "Wow! Awesome! Cool creature!" I just moan and sigh to myself. This should have been given Phage's comming into play restriction. Heck, I even wouldn't mind if the casting cost dropped by 2. Paying 4WWW legit se... (see all)
Posted By:
dberry02
(8/19/2010 7:18:12 AM)
Typical game in legacy.
Player1: HAHAHA TASTE MY GOD HAND
Play Lotus Petal, Swamp, tap sacrifice Petal and play Hapless Researcher, draw a card and discard Iona, Shield of Emeria. Tap swamp and play Dark Ritual, Painter's Servant, Reanimate Iona and pays 9 life.
Player2: Sheet I wish I mulliganed for a hand with Force of Will
Plays Karakas and laughs like a maniac.
Posted By:
non1337
(10/9/2011 4:38:35 AM)