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Plate Armor
ARTIFACT — EQUIPMENT Uncommon
The List EDHREC #8,584
$0.18
+0.0%
7 days
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Plate Armor price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.18.
Plate Armor Price Summary
Plate Armor's current headline price is $0.18.
Plate Armor Printings & Prices
3 printings
Plate Armor has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Plate Armor: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | AFR #32 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | AFR #32 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #32 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #AFR-32 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | J25 #100 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Plate Armor Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Equipped creature gets +3/+3 and has ward {1}. (Whenever equipped creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {1}.)
Equip {3}. This ability costs {1} less to activate for each other Equipment you control. ({3}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)
Plate Armor is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Plate Armor Rulings
2 most recent
- Jul 23, 2021 If a creature with ward is equipped with Plate Armor, becoming the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls will cause both ward abilities to trigger.
- Jul 23, 2021 If a player casts a spell that targets multiple permanents their opponent controls with ward, each of those ward abilities will trigger. If that player doesn't pay for all of them, the spell will be countered.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
Plate Armor has been reprinted 4 times. The Foundations Jumpstart reprint cut the price 85% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J25 #100 | 2024-11-15 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PLST #AFR-32 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| AFR #32 | 2021-07-23 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| AFR #32 | 2021-07-23 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
J25 #100 
AFR #32 Plate Armor in Commander
Plate Armor is the #8,584 most-played card on EDHREC, down 63 places over the last 30 days.
Plate Armor FAQ
How much is Plate Armor worth?
Plate Armor is worth about $0.18 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Plate Armor legal in Commander?
Yes — Plate Armor is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Plate Armor been reprinted?
Yes — Plate Armor has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Plate Armor cheap?
Plate Armor trades at about $0.18 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,584 on EDHREC).