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Shield of the Oversoul The List MTG card
PLST #SHM-242 · Art by Steven Belledin
PLST set symbol, CommonThe List#SHM-242Common

Shield of the Oversoul

Enchantment · AuraEnchant
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · PLST #SHM-242 nonfoil
$1.46 −7.6% −$0.12, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−14.1%
EDHREC rank
#4,608 Down 37 in 30 days
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Shield of the Oversoul Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.46, down 7.6% over 7 days, down 14.1% over 30 days, up 9.8% over 90 days.

Shield of the Oversoul Price History

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Shield of the Oversoul in Sealed Products

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Shield of the Oversoul Printings & Prices

Shield of the Oversoul has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

PLST set symbol, CommonPLST #SHM-242
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Shield of the Oversoul Rules Text & Legality

Shield of the Oversoul

Enchant creature

As long as enchanted creature is green, it gets +1/+1 and has indestructible. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it. If its toughness is 0 or less, it still dies.)

As long as enchanted creature is white, it gets +1/+1 and has flying.

Shield of the Oversoul is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.

  • CommanderLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PauperLegal
  • Pauper CommanderLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • BrawlNot legal
  • Competitive BrawlNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • GladiatorNot legal
  • HistoricNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
  • TimelessNot legal
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Shield of the Oversoul Rulings

  • Jul 1, 2013

    If a green creature enchanted by Shield of the Oversoul is dealt lethal damage, the creature isn’t destroyed, but the damage remains on the creature. If Shield of the Oversoul stops enchanting that creature later in the turn, the creature will lose indestructible and will be destroyed.

  • May 1, 2008

    If an effect would simultaneously destroy Shield of the Oversoul and a green creature it’s enchanting, only the Shield is destroyed.

  • May 1, 2008

    If the enchanted creature is both of the listed colors, it will get both bonuses.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Shield of the Oversoul has been reprinted 3 times.

  • May 2, 2008SHM set symbol, CommonShadowmoorSHM #242
  • May 2, 2008SHM set symbol, CommonShadowmoor · foilSHM #242
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, CommonThe ListPLST #SHM-242

Shield of the Oversoul in Commander

Shield of the Oversoul is the #4,608 most-played card on EDHREC, down 37 places over the last 30 days.

#4,608 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 37 in 30 days

Shield of the Oversoul FAQ

How much is Shield of the Oversoul worth?

Shield of the Oversoul is worth about $1.46 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is Shield of the Oversoul legal in Commander?

Yes. Shield of the Oversoul is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.

Has Shield of the Oversoul been reprinted?

Yes. Shield of the Oversoul has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Shield of the Oversoul cheap?

Shield of the Oversoul trades at about $1.46; 3 reprints keep supply plentiful.