Sheltering Word
Instant · Common
Sheltering Word is currently worth about $0.18 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Target creature you control gains hexproof until end of turn. You gain life equal to that creature's toughness. (A creature with hexproof can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.)
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 2
- Color identity
- G
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 2012
- Artist
- Igor Kieryluk
Playability
#10800 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avacyn Restored | 192 | Common | $0.22 | $1.45 |
| The List | AVR-192 | Common | $0.18 | — |
Price intelligence
Avacyn Restored #192 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $1.45 | $0.22 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.22 – $1.45 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Sheltering Word worth?
Sheltering Word is currently worth about $0.18 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.18 to $1.45 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Sheltering Word printed in?
Sheltering Word has been printed in 2 sets, including Avacyn Restored, The List.
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Is Sheltering Word legal in Commander?
Yes — Sheltering Word is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Sheltering Word legal in Modern?
Yes — Sheltering Word is legal in Modern.
Is Sheltering Word on the Reserved List?
No — Sheltering Word is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Avacyn Restored · The List
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