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Inkshield Commander 2021 MTG card
C21 #71 · Art by Jarel Threat
C21 set symbol, RareCommander 2021#71Rare

Inkshield

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$5.14 +1.2% +$0.06, 7 days
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+6.2%
EDHREC rank
#789 Down 4 in 30 days
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Inkshield Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $5.14, up 1.2% over 7 days, up 6.2% over 30 days, down 6.4% over 90 days.

Inkshield Price History

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Inkshield Printings & Prices

Inkshield has 5 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless and extended art treatments.

C21 set symbol, RareC21 #71
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SOC set symbol, RareSOC #316
DSC set symbol, RareDSC #221
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #1694
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C21 set symbol, RareC21 #398
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Inkshield Rules Text & Legality

Inkshield

Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt to you this turn. For each 1 damage prevented this way, create a 2/1 white and black Inkling creature token with flying.

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Inkshield is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

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Inkshield Rulings

  • Apr 16, 2021

    If multiple damage prevention effects would apply to combat damage that would be dealt to you, you get to choose the order the prevention effects are applied in.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Inkshield has been reprinted 6 times. The Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander reprint cut the price 50% in 30 days.

  • Apr 23, 2021C21 set symbol, RareCommander 2021 · Extended ArtC21 #398
  • Apr 23, 2021C21 set symbol, RareCommander 2021C21 #71
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · BorderlessSLD #1694
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #1694
  • Sep 27, 2024DSC set symbol, RareDuskmourn: House of Horror CommanderDSC #221
  • Apr 24, 2026SOC set symbol, RareSecrets of Strixhaven CommanderSOC #316

Inkshield in Commander

Inkshield is the #789 most-played card on EDHREC, down 4 places over the last 30 days.

#789 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 4 in 30 days

Inkshield FAQ

How much is Inkshield worth?

Inkshield is worth about $5.14 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Inkshield legal in Commander?

Yes. Inkshield is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Inkshield been reprinted?

Yes. Inkshield has been reprinted 6 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Inkshield expensive?

Inkshield holds a $5.14 price because Commander demand is high (#789 on EDHREC) and even with 6 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.

What can I play instead of Inkshield?

Cards that fill a similar role include Arachnogenesis, Comeuppance, Batwing Brume.