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Shieldmage Elder Onslaught MTG card
ONS #54 · Art by Christopher Moeller
ONS set symbol, UncommonOnslaught#54Uncommon

Shieldmage Elder

Creature · Human Cleric Wizard
TCGplayer market · ONS #54 nonfoil
$0.24 +4.3% +$0.01, 7 days
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30 days
+4.3%
EDHREC rank
#27,397 Down 138 in 30 days
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Shieldmage Elder Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.24, up 4.3% over 7 days, up 4.3% over 30 days, up 9.1% over 90 days.

Shieldmage Elder Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Shieldmage Elder

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Shieldmage Elder Printings & Prices

Shieldmage Elder has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

ONS set symbol, UncommonONS #54
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Shieldmage Elder Rules Text & Legality

Shieldmage Elder

Tap two untapped Clerics you control: Prevent all damage target creature would deal this turn.

Tap two untapped Wizards you control: Prevent all damage target spell would deal this turn.

"You may fight if I deem your cause worthy."

Shieldmage Elder is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

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Shieldmage Elder Rulings

  • Oct 4, 2004

    If the ability is activated targeting a spell that becomes a permanent, it also prevents any damage from that permanent this turn.

  • Oct 4, 2004

    You may tap any untapped permanents you control with the appropriate creature type (including this creature) to pay the cost of the ability, including creatures that haven't been under your control continuously since the beginning of your most recent turn.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Shieldmage Elder has been reprinted 2 times.

  • Oct 7, 2002ONS set symbol, UncommonOnslaughtONS #54
  • Oct 7, 2002ONS set symbol, UncommonOnslaught · foilONS #54

Shieldmage Elder in Commander

Shieldmage Elder is the #27,397 most-played card on EDHREC, down 138 places over the last 30 days.

#27,397 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 138 in 30 days

Shieldmage Elder FAQ

How much is Shieldmage Elder worth?

Shieldmage Elder is worth about $0.24 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Shieldmage Elder legal in Commander?

Yes. Shieldmage Elder is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Shieldmage Elder been reprinted?

Yes. Shieldmage Elder has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Shieldmage Elder cheap?

Shieldmage Elder trades at about $0.24; 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#27,397 on EDHREC).