Gelid Shackles
CSPColdsnap/#6/2006Common
Colour IDMV 1
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.28
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.27
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.39Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.27TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-09
7d▼ 3.6%30d▲ 0.0%90d▼ 6.9%
90d high
$0.31
90d low
$0.26
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.27
Coldsnap
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 13% below its 90 day high of $0.31.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 819% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Snow Enchantment — Aura
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature can't block, and its activated abilities can't be activated.
: Enchanted creature gains defender until end of turn. ( can be paid with one mana from a snow source.)
Keywords
Enchant
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Rulings (2)
wotc8 Jun 2016
Activated abilities contain a colon. They’re generally written “[Cost]: [Effect].” Some keywords are activated abilities and will have colons in their reminder text.
wotc15 Jul 2006
Gelid Shackles doesn’t stop static abilities or triggered abilities from working. It also won’t prevent the creature from attacking unless the enchanted creature is given defender before attackers are declared.
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About this card
Gelid Shackles
Gelid Shackles is a Snow Enchantment — Aura, with mana cost {W} (mana value 1).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.27 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Gelid Shackles FAQ
How much is Gelid Shackles worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Gelid Shackles is $0.27. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.26 to $0.31.
What is the cheapest printing of Gelid Shackles?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Coldsnap at $0.27 on TCGplayer.
What set was Gelid Shackles first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from CSP #6, released 2006-07-21.
Is there a foil version of Gelid Shackles?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $2.48 versus $0.27 for nonfoil, which is 819% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Gelid Shackles legal in Commander?
Yes, Gelid Shackles is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Gelid Shackles legal in Modern?
Yes, Gelid Shackles is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Gelid Shackles legal in Standard?
Gelid Shackles is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Gelid Shackles do?
Gelid Shackles is a Snow Enchantment — Aura with mana cost {W}. Its Oracle text reads: "Enchant creature Enchanted creature can't block, and its activated abilities can't be activated. {S}: Enchanted creature gains defender until end of turn. ({S} can be paid with one mana from a snow source.)".