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Sheltering Word
INSTANT Common
The List EDHREC #10,939
$0.16
+0.0%
7 days
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Sheltering Word price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.16.
Sheltering Word Price Summary
Sheltering Word's current headline price is $0.16.
Sheltering Word Printings & Prices
2 printings
Sheltering Word has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Sheltering Word: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | AVR #192 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | AVR #192 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AVR #192 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #AVR-192 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Sheltering Word Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Target creature you control gains hexproof until end of turn. You gain life equal to that creature's toughness. (A creature with hexproof can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.)
Sheltering Word is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Sheltering Word Rulings
1 most recent
- May 1, 2012 If a creature gains hexproof in response to a spell or ability controlled by an opponent that targets only it, that spell or ability doesn’t resolve for having an illegal target when it tries to resolve.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Sheltering Word has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #AVR-192 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| AVR #192 | 2012-05-04 | Common | Standard |
| AVR #192 | 2012-05-04 | Common | Standard |
AVR #192 Sheltering Word in Commander
Sheltering Word is the #10,939 most-played card on EDHREC, down 123 places over the last 30 days.
Sheltering Word FAQ
How much is Sheltering Word worth?
Sheltering Word is worth about $0.16 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Sheltering Word legal in Commander?
Yes — Sheltering Word is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Sheltering Word been reprinted?
Yes — Sheltering Word has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Sheltering Word cheap?
Sheltering Word trades at about $0.16 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#10,939 on EDHREC).