Shiv's Embrace
Shiv's Embrace Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Shiv's Embrace is $0.11 (M11 #156), and the most expensive is $0.37 (M14 #153, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.20, up 81.8% over 7 days, down 9.1% over 30 days, up 100.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.22 (2026).
Shiv's Embrace Printings & Prices
Shiv's Embrace has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Shiv's Embrace: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.08 cash for M11 #156 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 84% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | M11 #156 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | M14 #153 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| CoolStuffInc | M11 #156 | Foil | $0.05 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M11 #156 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | M14 #153 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #USG-216 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | USG #216 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | DDG #74 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Shiv's Embrace Rules Text & Legality
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature gets +2/+2 and has flying.
{R}: Enchanted creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.
Shiv's Embrace is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Shiv's Embrace Rulings
- Aug 15, 2010 Only Shiv’s Embrace’s controller (who is not necessarily the enchanted creature’s controller) can activate its activated ability.
- Aug 15, 2010 When Shiv’s Embrace’s activated ability resolves, the creature Shiv’s Embrace is enchanting at that time will get +1/+0 (regardless of what creature Shiv’s Embrace was enchanting when the ability was activated). If Shiv’s Embrace has left the battlefield by then, the creature it was enchanting at the time it left the battlefield will get +1/+0.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Shiv's Embrace has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #USG-216 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M14 #153 | 2013-07-19 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M14 #153 | 2013-07-19 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DDG #74 | 2011-04-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M11 #156 | 2010-07-16 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M11 #156 | 2010-07-16 | Uncommon | Standard |
| USG #216 | 1998-10-12 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #USG-216 
M14 #153 
DDG #74 
M11 #156 
USG #216 Shiv's Embrace in Commander
Shiv's Embrace is the #20,610 most-played card on EDHREC, down 207 places over the last 30 days.
Shiv's Embrace FAQ
How much is Shiv's Embrace worth?
Shiv's Embrace is worth about $0.20 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.11 to $0.37 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Shiv's Embrace legal in Commander?
Yes — Shiv's Embrace is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Shiv's Embrace been reprinted?
Yes — Shiv's Embrace has been reprinted 7 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Shiv's Embrace cheap?
Shiv's Embrace trades at about $0.20 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#20,610 on EDHREC).