Shield of the Avatar
Artifact — Equipment · Rare
Shield of the Avatar is currently worth about $0.29 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
If a source would deal damage to equipped creature, prevent X of that damage, where X is the number of creatures you control. Equip 2 (2: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 1
- Type line
- Artifact — Equipment
- Keywords
- Equip
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2014
- Artist
- Volkan Baǵa
Playability
#19325 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic 2015 | 230 | Rare | $0.29 | $0.58 |
Price intelligence
Magic 2015 #230 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.58 | $0.29 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.28 – $0.58 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Shield of the Avatar worth?
Shield of the Avatar is currently worth about $0.29 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.29 to $0.58 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Shield of the Avatar printed in?
Shield of the Avatar has been printed in 1 set, including Magic 2015.
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Is Shield of the Avatar legal in Commander?
Yes — Shield of the Avatar is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Shield of the Avatar legal in Modern?
Yes — Shield of the Avatar is legal in Modern.
Is Shield of the Avatar on the Reserved List?
No — Shield of the Avatar is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Magic 2015
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