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Shield of the Oversoul
ENCHANTMENT — AURA Common
The List EDHREC #4,527
$1.94
+32.0%
7 days
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Shield of the Oversoul price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $1.94.
Shield of the Oversoul Price Summary
Shield of the Oversoul's current headline price is $1.94.
Shield of the Oversoul Printings & Prices
2 printings
Shield of the Oversoul has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Shield of the Oversoul: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | SHM #242 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SHM #242 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SHM #242 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #SHM-242 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SHM #242 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Shield of the Oversoul Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Shield of the Oversoul Rulings
3 most recent
- 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
3 printings
Shield of the Oversoul has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #SHM-242 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| SHM #242 | 2008-05-02 | Common | Standard |
| SHM #242 | 2008-05-02 | Common | Standard |
SHM #242 Shield of the Oversoul in Commander
Shield of the Oversoul is the #4,527 most-played card on EDHREC, down 88 places over the last 30 days.
Shield of the Oversoul FAQ
How much is Shield of the Oversoul worth?
Shield of the Oversoul is worth about $1.94 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 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 $1.94 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful.