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Ephemeral Shields
INSTANT Common
Magic 2015 EDHREC #11,492
$0.20
+0.0%
7 days
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Ephemeral Shields Price Summary
Ephemeral Shields's current headline price is $0.20.
Ephemeral Shields Printings & Prices
3 printings
Ephemeral Shields has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Ephemeral Shields: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | M15 #11 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M15 #11 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M15 #11 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MOC #184 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #M15-11 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Ephemeral Shields Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Convoke (Your creatures can help cast this spell. Each creature you tap while casting this spell pays for {1} or one mana of that creature's color.)
Target creature gains indestructible until end of turn. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it.)
Ephemeral Shields is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
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Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Ephemeral Shields Rulings
5 most recent
- Jan 12, 2024 Because convoke isn't an alternative cost, it can be used in conjunction with alternative costs.
- Jan 12, 2024 If a creature you control has a mana ability with {T} in the cost, activating that ability while casting a spell with convoke will result in the creature being tapped before you pay the spell's costs. You won't be able to tap it again for convoke. Similarly, if you sacrifice a creature to activate a mana ability while casting a spell with convoke, that creature won't be on the battlefield when you pay the spell's costs, so you won't be able to tap it for convoke.
- Jan 12, 2024 Tapping a multicolored creature using convoke will pay for {1} or one mana of your choice of any of that creature's colors.
- Jan 12, 2024 Tapping an untapped creature that's attacking or blocking to convoke a spell won't cause that creature to stop attacking or blocking.
- Jan 12, 2024 When calculating a spell's total cost, include any alternative costs, additional costs, or anything else that increases or reduces the cost to cast the spell. Convoke applies after the total cost is calculated. Convoke doesn't change a spell's mana cost or mana value.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
Ephemeral Shields has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOC #184 | 2023-04-21 | Common | Standard |
| PLST #M15-11 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| M15 #11 | 2014-07-18 | Common | Standard |
| M15 #11 | 2014-07-18 | Common | Standard |
MOC #184 
PLST #M15-11 Ephemeral Shields in Commander
Ephemeral Shields is the #11,492 most-played card on EDHREC, down 329 places over the last 30 days.
Ephemeral Shields FAQ
How much is Ephemeral Shields worth?
Ephemeral Shields is worth about $0.20 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Ephemeral Shields legal in Commander?
Yes — Ephemeral Shields is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Ephemeral Shields been reprinted?
Yes — Ephemeral Shields has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ephemeral Shields cheap?
Ephemeral Shields trades at about $0.20 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#11,492 on EDHREC).