Myrel, Shield of Argive's first ability prevents opponents from activating abilities of permanents on the battlefield that are artifacts, creatures, and/or enchantments. It doesn't prevent activated abilities from cards in any zone other than the battlefield. Notably, this means that your opponents may still activate abilities of cards in their graveyard (such as unearth).
Activated abilities contain a colon. They're generally written "[Cost]: [Effect]." Some keyword abilities (such as equip and unearth) are activated abilities and will have colons in their reminder text.
Last observed on Scryfall 2 months ago at $98.27. Over the trailing 90 days the price moved between $49.82 and $98.27 across 48 observations. Cross-checked across TCGplayer, eBay sold, Cardmarket EU, and Star City.
This printing is one of 2 catalogued treatments from SLC — the lineup includes Borderless alongside the standard finish. Across our catalog the Rarix library tracks every variant in the same family so collectors can compare price, scarcity and demand inside a single lineage.
Card #40 of *Secret Lair Countdown*, the set that shipped alongside the November 2025 Secret Lair Countdown release.
Card type: Legendary Creature — Human Soldier, color identity white, printed at rare. Rares occupy the bottom-of-pack rare slot in standard boosters. Mana cost: {3}{W} (4 converted).
Legal across the major constructed formats — Modern, Legacy, Vintage, and Commander — plus Standard rotation play.
EDHrec ranks this card #1,497 in Commander, putting it in the common-include tier of the format's playable pool.
Illustrated by Molly Mendoza. Rarix catalogs 4 other cards credited to this artist.
Magic: The Gathering · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · Illus. Molly Mendoza
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