Sheltering Light
XLNIxalan/#35/2017Uncommon
Colour IDMV 1
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.99
Cardmarket€0.18
TCGplayer$0.28
ManaPool$0.15
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.17
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.99High $1.49Low $0.35▲ 182.9%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.28TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-11
7d▼ 19.4%30d▼ 47.3%90d▲ 3.6%
90d high
$0.57
90d low
$0.26
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.28
Ixalan
- Down 47.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 49% below its 90 day high of $0.57.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 175% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Target creature gains indestructible until end of turn. Scry 1. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy the creature.)
Keywords
Scry
Card capabilities
Instant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Sheltering Light
Sheltering Light is an Instant, with mana cost {W} (mana value 1).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.28 (down 47.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Sheltering Light FAQ
How much is Sheltering Light worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Sheltering Light is $0.28. It is down 47.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.26 to $0.57.
What is the cheapest printing of Sheltering Light?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Ixalan at $0.28 on TCGplayer.
What set was Sheltering Light first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from XLN #35, released 2017-09-29.
Is there a foil version of Sheltering Light?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.77 versus $0.28 for nonfoil, which is 175% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Sheltering Light legal in Commander?
Yes, Sheltering Light is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Sheltering Light legal in Modern?
Yes, Sheltering Light is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Sheltering Light legal in Standard?
Sheltering Light is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Sheltering Light do?
Sheltering Light is an Instant with mana cost {W}. Its Oracle text reads: "Target creature gains indestructible until end of turn. Scry 1. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy the creature.)".