Dispersal Shield
SCGScourge/#33/2003Common
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.11
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.16
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.02
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.39Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.16TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-09
7d▲ 6.7%30d▲ 0.0%90d▲ 23.1%
90d high
$0.16
90d low
$0.13
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.16
Scourge
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.16.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 5656% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Counter target spell if its mana value is less than or equal to the greatest mana value among permanents you control.
Card capabilities
CounterspellInstant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Dispersal Shield
Dispersal Shield is an Instant, with mana cost {1}{U} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.16 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Dispersal Shield FAQ
How much is Dispersal Shield worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Dispersal Shield is $0.16. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.13 to $0.16.
What is the cheapest printing of Dispersal Shield?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Scourge at $0.16 on TCGplayer.
What set was Dispersal Shield first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SCG #33, released 2003-05-26.
Is there a foil version of Dispersal Shield?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $9.21 versus $0.16 for nonfoil, which is 5656% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Dispersal Shield legal in Commander?
Yes, Dispersal Shield is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Dispersal Shield legal in Modern?
Dispersal Shield is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Dispersal Shield legal in Standard?
Dispersal Shield is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Dispersal Shield do?
Dispersal Shield is an Instant with mana cost {1}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Counter target spell if its mana value is less than or equal to the greatest mana value among permanents you control.".