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Take Up the Shield Outlaws of Thunder Junction MTG card
OTJ #34 · Art by Josiah "Jo" Cameron
OTJ set symbol, CommonOutlaws of Thunder Junction#34Common

Take Up the Shield

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TCGplayer market · OTJ #34 nonfoil
$0.19 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
+26.7%
EDHREC rank
#3,448 Up 25 in 30 days
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Take Up the Shield Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.19, flat over 7 days, up 26.7% over 30 days, up 46.1% over 90 days.

Take Up the Shield Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Take Up the Shield

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Take Up the Shield in Sealed Products

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Take Up the Shield Printings & Prices

Take Up the Shield has 6 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.

MSH set symbol, CommonMSH #39
OTJ set symbol, CommonOTJ #34
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DMU set symbol, CommonDMU #35
MSH set symbol, CommonMSH #348
Borderless
J25 set symbol, CommonJ25 #270
PLST set symbol, CommonPLST #J25-270

Sell Take Up the Shield: Buylist Offers

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Card KingdomOTJ #34Foil
Card KingdomDMU #35Foil
Card KingdomMSH #348Foil
Card KingdomMSH #39Foil
CoolStuffIncDMU #35Nonfoil
Card KingdomJ25 #270Nonfoil
Card KingdomDMU #35Nonfoil
Card KingdomOTJ #34Nonfoil
Card KingdomMSH #348Nonfoil
Card KingdomMSH #39Nonfoil

Take Up the Shield Rules Text & Legality

Take Up the Shield

Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. It gains lifelink and indestructible until end of turn. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it.)

"You are all part of my pride. As long as I live, I will protect you."

Take Up the Shield is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper.

  • AlchemyLegal
  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • Future StandardLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PauperLegal
  • Pauper CommanderLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • PioneerLegal
  • StandardLegal
  • Standard BrawlLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PreDHNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Take Up the Shield has been reprinted 5 times. The Outlaws of Thunder Junction reprint cut the price 76% in 30 days.

  • Sep 9, 2022DMU set symbol, CommonDominaria UnitedDMU #35
  • Sep 9, 2022DMU set symbol, CommonDominaria United · foilDMU #35
  • Apr 19, 2024OTJ set symbol, CommonOutlaws of Thunder Junction · foilOTJ #34
  • Apr 19, 2024OTJ set symbol, CommonOutlaws of Thunder JunctionOTJ #34
  • Nov 15, 2024J25 set symbol, CommonFoundations JumpstartJ25 #270

Take Up the Shield in Commander

Take Up the Shield is the #3,448 most-played card on EDHREC, up 25 places over the last 30 days.

#3,448 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 25 in 30 days

Take Up the Shield FAQ

How much is Take Up the Shield worth?

Take Up the Shield is worth about $0.19 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Take Up the Shield legal in Commander?

Yes. Take Up the Shield is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.

Has Take Up the Shield been reprinted?

Yes. Take Up the Shield has been reprinted 5 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Take Up the Shield cheap?

Take Up the Shield trades at about $0.19; 5 reprints keep supply plentiful.