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Take Up the Shield
INSTANT Common
Outlaws of Thunder Junction EDHREC #3,511
$0.15
+0.0%
7 days
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Take Up the Shield Price Summary
Take Up the Shield's current headline price is $0.15.
Take Up the Shield Printings & Prices
6 printings
Take Up the Shield has 6 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
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Sell Take Up the Shield: Buylist Offers
9 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | DMU #35 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MSH #39 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | OTJ #34 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MSH #348 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | J25 #270 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MSH #39 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DMU #35 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MSH #348 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | OTJ #34 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Take Up the Shield Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
5 printings
Take Up the Shield has been reprinted 5 times. The Outlaws of Thunder Junction reprint cut the price 76% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J25 #270 | 2024-11-15 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| OTJ #34 | 2024-04-19 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| OTJ #34 | 2024-04-19 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| DMU #35 | 2022-09-09 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| DMU #35 | 2022-09-09 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
J25 #270 
DMU #35 Take Up the Shield in Commander
Take Up the Shield is the #3,511 most-played card on EDHREC, up 169 places over the last 30 days.
Take Up the Shield FAQ
How much is Take Up the Shield worth?
Take Up the Shield is worth about $0.15 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 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 $0.15 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful.