Delaying Shield
Enchantment · Rare
Delaying Shield is currently worth about $6.82 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
If damage would be dealt to you, put that many delay counters on this enchantment instead. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove all delay counters from this enchantment. For each delay counter removed this way, you lose 1 life unless you pay 1W.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 4
- Color identity
- W
- Type line
- Enchantment
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2001
- Artist
- Luca Zontini
Playability
#14505 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey | 17 | Rare | $6.82 | $35.49 |
Price intelligence
Odyssey #17 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $35.49 | $6.82 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$6.82 – $35.49 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Delaying Shield worth?
Delaying Shield is currently worth about $6.82 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $6.82 to $35.49 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Delaying Shield printed in?
Delaying Shield has been printed in 1 set, including Odyssey.
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Is Delaying Shield legal in Commander?
Yes — Delaying Shield is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Delaying Shield legal in Modern?
Delaying Shield is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Delaying Shield on the Reserved List?
No — Delaying Shield is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Odyssey
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