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Delaying Shield
ENCHANTMENT Rare
Odyssey EDHREC #14,744
$6.38
+0.2%
7 days
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Delaying Shield price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $6.38.
Delaying Shield Price Summary
Delaying Shield's current headline price is $6.38.
Delaying Shield Printings & Prices
1 printings
Delaying Shield has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Delaying Shield: Buylist Offers
6 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ODY #17 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ODY #17 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | ODY #17 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ODY #17 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ODY #17 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | ODY #17 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Delaying Shield Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗If damage would be dealt to you, put that many delay counters on this enchantment instead.
At the beginning of your upkeep, remove all delay counters from this enchantment. For each delay counter removed this way, you lose 1 life unless you pay {1}{W}.
Delaying Shield is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Delaying Shield Rulings
1 most recent
- Oct 4, 2004 Note that the damage is replaced and is not “prevented”. This means it can replace damage that “can’t be prevented”.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Delaying Shield has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODY #17 | 2001-10-01 | Rare | Standard |
| ODY #17 | 2001-10-01 | Rare | Standard |
Delaying Shield in Commander
Delaying Shield is the #14,744 most-played card on EDHREC, down 229 places over the last 30 days.
Delaying Shield FAQ
How much is Delaying Shield worth?
Delaying Shield is worth about $6.38 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Delaying Shield legal in Commander?
Yes — Delaying Shield is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Delaying Shield been reprinted?
Yes — Delaying Shield has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Delaying Shield expensive?
Delaying Shield holds a $6.38 price because supply is limited to a single printing.