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Shimmering Barrier
CREATURE — WALL Uncommon
Urza's Saga EDHREC #28,142
$0.28
+0.0%
7 days
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Shimmering Barrier price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.28.
Shimmering Barrier Price Summary
Shimmering Barrier's current headline price is $0.28.
Shimmering Barrier Printings & Prices
1 printings
Shimmering Barrier has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Shimmering Barrier: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | USG #50 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | USG #50 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Shimmering Barrier Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Defender (This creature can't attack.)
First strike
Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
Shimmering Barrier is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Shimmering Barrier Rulings
1 most recent
- Oct 1, 2008 Cycling is an activated ability. Effects that interact with activated abilities (such as Stifle or Rings of Brighthearth) will interact with cycling. Effects that interact with spells (such as Remove Soul or Faerie Tauntings) will not.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
1 printings
Shimmering Barrier has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| USG #50 | 1998-10-12 | Uncommon | Standard |
Shimmering Barrier in Commander
Shimmering Barrier is the #28,142 most-played card on EDHREC, down 393 places over the last 30 days.
Shimmering Barrier FAQ
How much is Shimmering Barrier worth?
Shimmering Barrier is worth about $0.28 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Shimmering Barrier legal in Commander?
Yes — Shimmering Barrier is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Shimmering Barrier been reprinted?
Yes — Shimmering Barrier has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Shimmering Barrier cheap?
Shimmering Barrier trades at about $0.28 — 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#28,142 on EDHREC).