Tortoise Formation
Instant · Common
Tortoise Formation is currently worth about $0.07 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Creatures you control gain shroud until end of turn. (They can't be the targets of spells or abilities.)
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 4
- Color identity
- U
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 2008
- Artist
- Mark Zug
Playability
#23324 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shards of Alara | 61 | Common | $0.07 | $0.17 |
Price intelligence
Shards of Alara #61 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.17 | $0.07 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.07 – $0.17 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Tortoise Formation worth?
Tortoise Formation is currently worth about $0.07 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.07 to $0.17 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Tortoise Formation printed in?
Tortoise Formation has been printed in 1 set, including Shards of Alara.
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Is Tortoise Formation legal in Commander?
Yes — Tortoise Formation is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Tortoise Formation legal in Modern?
Yes — Tortoise Formation is legal in Modern.
Is Tortoise Formation on the Reserved List?
No — Tortoise Formation is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Shards of Alara
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