Elgaud Shieldmate
AVRAvacyn Restored/#50/2012Common
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.11
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.14
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.14TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 0.0%90d▲ 7.7%
90d high
$0.14
90d low
$0.10
Paper printings priced
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Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.14
Avacyn Restored
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.14.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 250% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Human Soldier
Soulbond (You may pair this creature with another unpaired creature when either enters. They remain paired for as long as you control both of them.)
As long as this creature is paired with another creature, both creatures have hexproof. (They can't be the targets of spells or abilities your opponents control.)
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Keywords
Soulbond
Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
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Rulings
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About this card
Elgaud Shieldmate
Elgaud Shieldmate is a Creature — Human Soldier, with mana cost {3}{U} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.14 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Elgaud Shieldmate FAQ
How much is Elgaud Shieldmate worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Elgaud Shieldmate is $0.14. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.10 to $0.14.
What is the cheapest printing of Elgaud Shieldmate?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Avacyn Restored at $0.14 on TCGplayer.
What set was Elgaud Shieldmate first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from AVR #50, released 2012-05-04.
Is there a foil version of Elgaud Shieldmate?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.49 versus $0.14 for nonfoil, which is 250% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Elgaud Shieldmate legal in Commander?
Yes, Elgaud Shieldmate is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Elgaud Shieldmate legal in Modern?
Yes, Elgaud Shieldmate is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Elgaud Shieldmate legal in Standard?
Elgaud Shieldmate is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Elgaud Shieldmate do?
Elgaud Shieldmate is a Creature — Human Soldier with mana cost {3}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Soulbond (You may pair this creature with another unpaired creature when either enters. They remain paired for as long as you control both of them.) As long as this creature is paired with another creature, both creatures have hexproof. (They can't be the targets of spells or abilities your opponents control.)".