Shieldmage Elder
ONSOnslaught/#54/2002Uncommon
Colour IDMV 6
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.08
TCGplayer$0.24
ManaPool$0.15
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.03
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.24TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 4.3%30d▲ 4.3%90d▲ 9.1%
90d high
$0.24
90d low
$0.21
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.24
Onslaught
- Up 4.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.24.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 246% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Human Cleric Wizard
Tap two untapped Clerics you control: Prevent all damage target creature would deal this turn.
Tap two untapped Wizards you control: Prevent all damage target spell would deal this turn.
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Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Rulings (2)
wotc4 Oct 2004
If the ability is activated targeting a spell that becomes a permanent, it also prevents any damage from that permanent this turn.
wotc4 Oct 2004
You may tap any untapped permanents you control with the appropriate creature type (including this creature) to pay the cost of the ability, including creatures that haven't been under your control continuously since the beginning of your most recent turn.
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About this card
Shieldmage Elder
Shieldmage Elder is a Creature — Human Cleric Wizard, with mana cost {5}{W} (mana value 6).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.24 (up 4.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Shieldmage Elder FAQ
How much is Shieldmage Elder worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Shieldmage Elder is $0.24. It is up 4.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.21 to $0.24.
What is the cheapest printing of Shieldmage Elder?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Onslaught at $0.24 on TCGplayer.
What set was Shieldmage Elder first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from ONS #54, released 2002-10-07.
Is there a foil version of Shieldmage Elder?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.83 versus $0.24 for nonfoil, which is 246% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Shieldmage Elder legal in Commander?
Yes, Shieldmage Elder is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Shieldmage Elder legal in Modern?
Shieldmage Elder is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Shieldmage Elder legal in Standard?
Shieldmage Elder is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Shieldmage Elder do?
Shieldmage Elder is a Creature — Human Cleric Wizard with mana cost {5}{W}. Its Oracle text reads: "Tap two untapped Clerics you control: Prevent all damage target creature would deal this turn. Tap two untapped Wizards you control: Prevent all damage target spell would deal this turn.".