Wall of Shards
Wall of Shards Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Wall of Shards is $6.46 (CSP #23), and the most expensive is $9.69 (CSP #23, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $6.46, down 2.9% over 7 days, down 6.5% over 30 days, down 14.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $9.18 (2025).
Wall of Shards Printings & Prices
Wall of Shards has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes.
Sell Wall of Shards: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $10.00 cash for CSP #23 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | CSP #23 | Foil | $10.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CSP #23 | Foil | $10.00 | $19.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | CSP #23 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CSP #23 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | $3.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #CSP-23 | Foil | $1.10 | $5.49 | 80% |
Wall of Shards Rules Text & Legality
Defender, flying
Cumulative upkeep—An opponent gains 1 life. (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.)
Wall of Shards is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Wall of Shards Rulings
- Oct 1, 2008 Paying cumulative upkeep is always optional. If it’s not paid, the permanent with cumulative upkeep is sacrificed. Partial payments of the total cumulative upkeep cost can’t be made. For example, if a permanent with “cumulative upkeep {1}” has three age counters on it when its cumulative upkeep ability triggers, it gets another age counter and then its controller chooses to either pay {4} or sacrifice the permanent.
- Jul 15, 2006 When paying Wall of Shards’ cumulative upkeep, you may choose a different opponent for each age counter, or you can choose the same opponent multiple times.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Wall of Shards has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #CSP-23 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| CSP #23 | 2006-07-21 | Uncommon | Standard |
| CSP #23 | 2006-07-21 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #CSP-23 
CSP #23 Wall of Shards in Commander
Wall of Shards is the #8,686 most-played card on EDHREC, down 72 places over the last 30 days.
Wall of Shards FAQ
How much is Wall of Shards worth?
Wall of Shards is worth about $6.46 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $6.46 to $9.69 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Wall of Shards legal in Commander?
Yes — Wall of Shards is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Wall of Shards been reprinted?
Yes — Wall of Shards has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Wall of Shards expensive?
Wall of Shards holds a $6.46 price because supply is limited to two printings.