Circle of Protection: Shadow
TMPTempest/#12/1997Common
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.16
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.16
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.06 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.16TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 0.0%90d▲ 45.5%
90d high
$0.16
90d low
$0.11
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.16
Tempest
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.16.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
: The next time a creature of your choice with shadow would deal damage to you this turn, prevent that damage.
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc4 Oct 2004
It can be used on non-combat damage which happens to come from creatures with the Shadow ability.
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About this card
Circle of Protection: Shadow
Circle of Protection: Shadow is an Enchantment, with mana cost {1}{W} (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
Circle of Protection: Shadow FAQ
How much is Circle of Protection: Shadow worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Circle of Protection: Shadow is $0.16. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.11 to $0.16.
What is the cheapest printing of Circle of Protection: Shadow?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Tempest at $0.16 on TCGplayer.
What set was Circle of Protection: Shadow first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TMP #12, released 1997-10-14.
Is Circle of Protection: Shadow legal in Commander?
Yes, Circle of Protection: Shadow is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Circle of Protection: Shadow legal in Modern?
Circle of Protection: Shadow is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Circle of Protection: Shadow legal in Standard?
Circle of Protection: Shadow is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Circle of Protection: Shadow do?
Circle of Protection: Shadow is an Enchantment with mana cost {1}{W}. Its Oracle text reads: "{1}: The next time a creature of your choice with shadow would deal damage to you this turn, prevent that damage.".