Inkshield - Commander: Secrets of Strixhaven (Rare) [SOC-316]

Inkshield is an Orzhov instant from Secrets of Strixhaven Commander that prevents all combat damage to you this turn and converts every point prevented into a 2/1 white and black flying Inkling token. Cast it during a big alpha strike and you can wipe out the damage entirely while walking away with a board full of flyers. The payoff scales with how much damage was coming your way, so it rewards being patient and letting opponents commit to an attack before you spring it. It only stops damage aimed at you, so it won't save your creatures or other players from combat damage, and it still costs five mana to hold up at instant speed.