
Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Foil carries a significant premium, typical of casual/collector demand.
About This Card
Shield of the Avatar is a rare artifact from Magic 2015. Currently $0.30 ($1.24 foil).
Released July 2014 as part of Magic 2015 (core set). Click through to Magic 2015 for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Foil commands a 4.1x premium ($1.24), suggesting strong collector demand beyond competitive play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shield of the Avatar a good MTG investment?
Shield of the Avatar is a rare from Magic 2015 currently at $0.30. Legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Shield of the Avatar?
Shield of the Avatar from Magic 2015 is currently $0.30 for nonfoil and $1.24 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Shield of the Avatar's mana cost?
Shield of the Avatar's mana cost (casting cost) is 1 ({1}). See Shield of the Avatar's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Shield of the Avatar?
At $0.30, Shield of the Avatar is a rare with Legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Shield of the Avatar?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Is Shield of the Avatar good in Commander (EDH)?
Shield of the Avatar is ranked #19171 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Shield of the Avatar legal in?
Shield of the Avatar is tournament-legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Is Shield of the Avatar going up or down?
At $0.30, daily moves for Shield of the Avatar are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 4.1x premium at $1.24, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this rare artifact; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Shield of the Avatar worth buying?
Shield of the Avatar is currently priced at $0.30. Use the chart, recent sale comps, and SpellBook Score on this page to judge whether today's ask is a reasonable entry; fees and shipping can shift real cost 10 to 15%.
Shield of the Avatar reprint risk
Shield of the Avatar can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.
Shield of the Avatar price history
SpellBook has tracked Shield of the Avatar since its 2014 release in Magic 2015 across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #19171 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.
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