Shell of the Last Kappa
CHKChampions of Kamigawa/#269/2004Rare
MV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.49
Cardmarket€0.41
ManaPool$0.35
TCGplayer$0.70
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.03
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.49High $0.79Low $0.49▼ 16.9%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.70TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 1.5%90d▲ 4.5%
90d high
$0.70
90d low
$0.67
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.70
Champions of Kamigawa
- Up 1.5% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.70.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 1686% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Legendary Artifact
, : Exile target instant or sorcery spell that targets you. (The spell has no effect.)
, , Sacrifice Shell of the Last Kappa: You may cast a spell from among cards exiled with Shell of the Last Kappa without paying its mana cost.
Card capabilities
ArtifactSacrifice outlet
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (2)
wotc1 Dec 2004
Shell of the Last Kappa’s first ability can only target a spell that targets you.
wotc1 Dec 2004
Exiling a spell prevents that spell from resolving, but it doesn’t technically “counter” anything. This means that Shell of the Last Kappa can exile spells which “can’t be countered.”
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Shares Artifact, Sacrifice outletSame colour identity
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Shares Artifact, Sacrifice outletSame colour identity
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About this card
Shell of the Last Kappa
Shell of the Last Kappa is a Legendary Artifact, with mana cost {3} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.70 (up 1.5% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Shell of the Last Kappa FAQ
How much is Shell of the Last Kappa worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Shell of the Last Kappa is $0.70. It is up 1.5% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.67 to $0.70.
What is the cheapest printing of Shell of the Last Kappa?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Champions of Kamigawa at $0.70 on TCGplayer.
What set was Shell of the Last Kappa first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from CHK #269, released 2004-10-01.
Is there a foil version of Shell of the Last Kappa?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $12.50 versus $0.70 for nonfoil, which is 1686% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Shell of the Last Kappa legal in Commander?
Yes, Shell of the Last Kappa is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Shell of the Last Kappa legal in Modern?
Yes, Shell of the Last Kappa is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Shell of the Last Kappa legal in Standard?
Shell of the Last Kappa is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Shell of the Last Kappa do?
Shell of the Last Kappa is a Legendary Artifact with mana cost {3}. Its Oracle text reads: "{3}, {T}: Exile target instant or sorcery spell that targets you. (The spell has no effect.) {3}, {T}, Sacrifice Shell of the Last Kappa: You may cast a spell from among cards exiled with Shell of the Last Kappa without paying its mana cost.".