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Phantasmal Shieldback
CREATURE — TURTLE ILLUSION Uncommon
Foundations Jumpstart EDHREC #17,343
$0.29
+0.0%
7 days
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Phantasmal Shieldback price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.29.
Phantasmal Shieldback Price Summary
Phantasmal Shieldback's current headline price is $0.29.
Phantasmal Shieldback Printings & Prices
1 printings
Phantasmal Shieldback has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Phantasmal Shieldback: Buylist Offers
1 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
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| Card Kingdom | J25 #8 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Phantasmal Shieldback Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Phantasmal Shieldback Rulings
2 most recent
- 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
1 printings
Phantasmal Shieldback has been reprinted 1 time. The Foundations Jumpstart reprint cut the price 86% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J25 #8 | 2024-11-15 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
Phantasmal Shieldback in Commander
Phantasmal Shieldback is the #17,343 most-played card on EDHREC, down 186 places over the last 30 days.
Phantasmal Shieldback FAQ
How much is Phantasmal Shieldback worth?
Phantasmal Shieldback is worth about $0.29 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 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 $0.29 — 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#17,343 on EDHREC).