Nature Shields Its Own
OARCArchenemy Schemes/#32★/2010Common
MV 0
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$2.49
ManaPool$1.15
TCGplayer$3.24
Cardmarket€0.50
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.85
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $2.49High $2.49Low $1.49▲ 39.1%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$3.24TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-11
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 0.0%90d▼ 6.6%
90d high
$3.47
90d low
$3.24
Paper printings priced
1
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Cheapest paper printing
$3.24
Archenemy Schemes
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 7% below its 90 day high of $3.47.
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Gameplay and rules
Ongoing Scheme
(An ongoing scheme remains face up until it's abandoned.)
Whenever a creature attacks and isn't blocked, if you're the defending player, create a 0/1 green Plant creature token that's blocking that creature.
When four or more creatures attack you, abandon this scheme at end of combat.
Format legality
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Rulings (6)
wotc15 Jun 2010
The last ability triggers only if four or more creatures were declared as attackers during your opponents’ declare attackers step. Only creatures attacking you are counted; creatures attacking your planeswalkers are not. The creatures may be controlled by different players.
wotc15 Jun 2010
The Plant token blocks the attacking creature even if the block couldn’t legally be declared (for example, if the attacking creature has flying).
wotc15 Jun 2010
Putting a blocking creature onto the battlefield will trigger “When this creature becomes blocked by a creature” abilities. It will also trigger “When this creature becomes blocked” abilities in this case, because the attacking creature had not yet been blocked that combat.
wotc15 Jun 2010
Putting a blocking creature onto the battlefield doesn’t trigger “Whenever a creature blocks” abilities. It also won’t check blocking restrictions, costs, or requirements.
wotc15 Jun 2010
For each unblocked creature attacking you, you must put a Plant token onto the battlefield blocking it, even if you don’t want to.
wotc15 Jun 2010
You’re the defending player if a creature is attacking you or a planeswalker you control.
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About this card
Nature Shields Its Own
Nature Shields Its Own is an Ongoing Scheme (mana value 0).
Format legality: Commander: not_legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: not_legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $3.24 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Nature Shields Its Own FAQ
How much is Nature Shields Its Own worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Nature Shields Its Own is $3.24. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $3.24 to $3.47.
What is the cheapest printing of Nature Shields Its Own?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Archenemy Schemes at $3.24 on TCGplayer.
What set was Nature Shields Its Own first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from OARC #32★, released 2010-06-18.
Is Nature Shields Its Own legal in Commander?
Nature Shields Its Own is not currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Nature Shields Its Own legal in Modern?
Nature Shields Its Own is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Nature Shields Its Own legal in Standard?
Nature Shields Its Own is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Nature Shields Its Own do?
Nature Shields Its Own is an Ongoing Scheme. Its Oracle text reads: "(An ongoing scheme remains face up until it's abandoned.) Whenever a creature attacks and isn't blocked, if you're the defending player, create a 0/1 green Plant creature token that's blocking that creature. When four or more creatures attack you, abandon this scheme at end of combat.".