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Phantasmal Shieldback Foundations Jumpstart MTG card
J25 #8 · Art by Daniel Ljunggren
J25 set symbol, UncommonFoundations Jumpstart#8Uncommon

Phantasmal Shieldback

Creature · Turtle Illusion
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · J25 #8 nonfoil
$0.34 +3.0% +$0.01, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
+13.3%
EDHREC rank
#17,419 Down 24 in 30 days
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Phantasmal Shieldback Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.34, up 3.0% over 7 days, up 13.3% over 30 days, up 3.0% over 90 days.

Phantasmal Shieldback Price History

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Phantasmal Shieldback in Sealed Products

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Phantasmal Shieldback Printings & Prices

Phantasmal Shieldback has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.

J25 set symbol, UncommonJ25 #8
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Phantasmal Shieldback Rules Text & Legality

Phantasmal Shieldback

When this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, sacrifice it.

When this creature dies, draw a card.

It materialized in the mist, and the invading horde broke like waves against solid rock.

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

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Phantasmal Shieldback Rulings

  • Nov 8, 2024

    Phantasmal Shieldback's first ability resolves before the spell or ability that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell or ability is countered or otherwise leaves the stack.

  • Nov 8, 2024

    Unless the spell or ability targeting Phantasmal Shieldback has one or more other targets, it will then be removed from the stack when it tries to resolve. None of its effects will happen.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Phantasmal Shieldback has been reprinted 1 time. The Foundations Jumpstart reprint cut the price 86% in 30 days.

  • Nov 15, 2024J25 set symbol, UncommonFoundations JumpstartJ25 #8

Phantasmal Shieldback in Commander

Phantasmal Shieldback is the #17,419 most-played card on EDHREC, down 24 places over the last 30 days.

#17,419 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 24 in 30 days

Phantasmal Shieldback FAQ

How much is Phantasmal Shieldback worth?

Phantasmal Shieldback is worth about $0.34 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Phantasmal Shieldback legal in Commander?

Yes. Phantasmal Shieldback is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Phantasmal Shieldback been reprinted?

Yes. Phantasmal Shieldback has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Phantasmal Shieldback cheap?

Phantasmal Shieldback trades at about $0.34; 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#17,419 on EDHREC).