Shield of the Oversoul

PLSTThe List/#SHM-242/2022CommonReprint
Colour IDMV 3
Shield of the Oversoul
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$1.79
Cardmarket€1.33
ManaPool$0.62
TCGplayer$1.47
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.36
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $1.79High $2.29Low $1.79▼ 10.1%
This printing
SetPLST
Collector #SHM-242
Released2022-06-10
Raritycommon
ArtistSteven Belledin
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
AttributesReprint
ScryfallOpen ↗
Market and collecting
Market overview
$1.47TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 4.5%30d▼ 18.3%90d▲ 9.7%
90d high
$1.94
90d low
$1.32
Paper printings priced
2
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$1.47
The List
  • Down 18.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
  • Currently 24% below its 90 day high of $1.94.
  • This is the cheapest paper printing of the card currently priced (2 priced in total).
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PrintingFinishRarityPrice7D30DActions
The ListPLST · #SHM-242 · 2022-06-10nonfoilcommon$1.47▼ 5.2%▼ 17.4%
eBay
ShadowmoorSHM · #242 · 2008-05-02nonfoilcommon$1.97▲ 0.0%▼ 6.2%
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment — Aura
Enchant creature
As long as enchanted creature is green, it gets +1/+1 and has indestructible. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it. If its toughness is 0 or less, it still dies.)
As long as enchanted creature is white, it gets +1/+1 and has flying.
Keywords
Enchant
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Rulings (3)
wotc1 Jul 2013
If a green creature enchanted by Shield of the Oversoul is dealt lethal damage, the creature isn’t destroyed, but the damage remains on the creature. If Shield of the Oversoul stops enchanting that creature later in the turn, the creature will lose indestructible and will be destroyed.
wotc1 May 2008
If an effect would simultaneously destroy Shield of the Oversoul and a green creature it’s enchanting, only the Shield is destroyed.
wotc1 May 2008
If the enchanted creature is both of the listed colors, it will get both bonuses.
About this card

Shield of the Oversoul

Shield of the Oversoul is an Enchantment — Aura, with mana cost {2}{G/W} (mana value 3). Printed 2 times across MTG sets.

Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.

Current headline price on TCGplayer: $1.47 (down 18.3% over 30 days).

Frequently asked

Shield of the Oversoul FAQ

How much is Shield of the Oversoul worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Shield of the Oversoul is $1.47. It is down 18.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $1.32 to $1.94.
What is the cheapest printing of Shield of the Oversoul?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from The List at $1.47 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Shield of the Oversoul?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Shadowmoor at $1.97 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Shield of the Oversoul are there?
Shield of the Oversoul has been printed 2 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Shield of the Oversoul first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SHM #242, released 2008-05-02.
What is the newest printing of Shield of the Oversoul?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from PLST #SHM-242, released 2022-06-10.
Is Shield of the Oversoul legal in Commander?
Yes, Shield of the Oversoul is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Shield of the Oversoul legal in Modern?
Yes, Shield of the Oversoul is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.