Angelic Shield
Angelic Shield Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Angelic Shield is $0.18 (PLST #INV-228), and the most expensive is $8.60 (INV #228, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.18, flat over 7 days, down 10.0% over 30 days, flat over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.29 (2024).
Angelic Shield Printings & Prices
Angelic Shield has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Angelic Shield: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.60 cash for INV #228 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | INV #228 | Foil | $2.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | INV #228 | Foil | $1.60 | $3.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | DDI #27 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| starcitygames | INV #228 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | INV #228 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| starcitygames | DDI #27 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DDI #27 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #INV-228 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Angelic Shield Rules Text & Legality
Creatures you control get +0/+1.
Sacrifice this enchantment: Return target creature to its owner's hand.
Angelic Shield is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Angelic Shield Rulings
- Oct 1, 2009 Angelic Shield goes to the graveyard when you activate the ability, but the targeted creature does not get returned until the ability resolves. All your creatures lose the bonus while the ability is on the stack which may result in the targeted creature being destroyed before the return can take effect.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Angelic Shield has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #INV-228 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DDI #27 | 2012-03-30 | Uncommon | Standard |
| INV #228 | 2000-10-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
| INV #228 | 2000-10-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #INV-228 
DDI #27 
INV #228 Angelic Shield in Commander
Angelic Shield is the #16,611 most-played card on EDHREC, down 195 places over the last 30 days.
Angelic Shield FAQ
How much is Angelic Shield worth?
Angelic Shield is worth about $0.18 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.18 to $8.60 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Angelic Shield legal in Commander?
Yes — Angelic Shield is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Angelic Shield been reprinted?
Yes — Angelic Shield has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Angelic Shield cheap?
Angelic Shield trades at about $0.18 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#16,611 on EDHREC).