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Vedalken Shackles
ARTIFACT Rare
Fifth Dawn EDHREC #11,732
$7.74
-0.1%
7 days
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Vedalken Shackles Price Summary
Vedalken Shackles's current headline price is $7.74.
Vedalken Shackles Printings & Prices
3 printings
Vedalken Shackles has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Vedalken Shackles: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MPS #53 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MPS #53 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 5DN #164 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MMA #218 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MMA #218 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 5DN #164 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MMA #218 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 5DN #164 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MMA #218 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 5DN #164 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Vedalken Shackles Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗You may choose not to untap this artifact during your untap step.
{2}, {T}: Gain control of target creature with power less than or equal to the number of Islands you control for as long as this artifact remains tapped.
Vedalken Shackles is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Vedalken Shackles Rulings
3 most recent
- Dec 1, 2004 If Vedalken Shackles becomes untapped before its ability resolves, you won’t gain control of the creature.
- Dec 1, 2004 If Vedalken Shackles leaves the battlefield, it’s no longer tapped, so the control-changing effect ends.
- Dec 1, 2004 The creature’s power and the number of Islands you control matter only when the ability is activated and when it resolves. After that, only the fact that Vedalken Shackles remains tapped matters. If the creature stops being a creature, you’ll keep control of it.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
5 printings
Vedalken Shackles has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPS #53 | 2016-09-30 | Special | Standard |
| MMA #218 | 2013-06-07 | Mythic | Standard |
| MMA #218 | 2013-06-07 | Mythic | Standard |
| 5DN #164 | 2004-06-04 | Rare | Standard |
| 5DN #164 | 2004-06-04 | Rare | Standard |
MPS #53 
MMA #218 Vedalken Shackles in Commander
Vedalken Shackles is the #11,732 most-played card on EDHREC, down 219 places over the last 30 days.
Vedalken Shackles FAQ
How much is Vedalken Shackles worth?
Vedalken Shackles is worth about $7.74 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Vedalken Shackles legal in Commander?
Yes — Vedalken Shackles is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Vedalken Shackles been reprinted?
Yes — Vedalken Shackles has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Vedalken Shackles expensive?
Vedalken Shackles holds a $7.74 price because even with 5 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.