Delaying Shield
ODYOdyssey/#17/2001Rare
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$6.99
Cardmarket€1.83
ManaPool$4.11
TCGplayer$6.32
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$4.00
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $6.99High $7.49Low $6.49▲ 7.7%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$6.32TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 3.7%30d▼ 2.2%90d▼ 9.1%
90d high
$6.95
90d low
$6.32
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$6.32
Odyssey
- Down 2.2% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 9% below its 90 day high of $6.95.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 612% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
If damage would be dealt to you, put that many delay counters on this enchantment instead.
At the beginning of your upkeep, remove all delay counters from this enchantment. For each delay counter removed this way, you lose 1 life unless you pay .
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc4 Oct 2004
Note that the damage is replaced and is not “prevented”. This means it can replace damage that “can’t be prevented”.
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About this card
Delaying Shield
Delaying Shield is an Enchantment, with mana cost {3}{W} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $6.32 (down 2.2% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Delaying Shield FAQ
How much is Delaying Shield worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Delaying Shield is $6.32. It is down 2.2% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $6.32 to $6.95.
What is the cheapest printing of Delaying Shield?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Odyssey at $6.32 on TCGplayer.
What set was Delaying Shield first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from ODY #17, released 2001-10-01.
Is there a foil version of Delaying Shield?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $44.99 versus $6.32 for nonfoil, which is 612% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Delaying Shield legal in Commander?
Yes, Delaying Shield is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Delaying Shield legal in Modern?
Delaying Shield is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Delaying Shield legal in Standard?
Delaying Shield is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Delaying Shield do?
Delaying Shield is an Enchantment with mana cost {3}{W}. Its Oracle text reads: "If damage would be dealt to you, put that many delay counters on this enchantment instead. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove all delay counters from this enchantment. For each delay counter removed this way, you lose 1 life unless you pay {1}{W}.".