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Tortoise Formation
INSTANT Common
Shards of Alara EDHREC #23,984
$0.11
+0.0%
7 days
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Tortoise Formation price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.11.
Tortoise Formation Price Summary
Tortoise Formation's current headline price is $0.11.
Tortoise Formation Printings & Prices
1 printings
Tortoise Formation has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Tortoise Formation: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ALA #61 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ALA #61 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Tortoise Formation Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Creatures you control gain shroud until end of turn. (They can't be the targets of spells or abilities.)
"At sea, the Jhessian fleet strikes swiftly and decisively. On land, facing the elite cavalry of Valeron, its marines must rely on more cautious strategies."
Tortoise Formation 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
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Tortoise Formation has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALA #61 | 2008-10-03 | Common | Standard |
| ALA #61 | 2008-10-03 | Common | Standard |
Tortoise Formation in Commander
Tortoise Formation is the #23,984 most-played card on EDHREC, down 632 places over the last 30 days.
Tortoise Formation FAQ
How much is Tortoise Formation worth?
Tortoise Formation is worth about $0.11 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 25, 2026.
Is Tortoise Formation legal in Commander?
Yes — Tortoise Formation is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Tortoise Formation been reprinted?
Yes — Tortoise Formation has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Tortoise Formation cheap?
Tortoise Formation trades at about $0.11 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#23,984 on EDHREC).