Shield of Duty and Reason
Apocalypse · #16

Shield of Duty and Reason

Shield of Duty and Reason is a Common Enchantment — Aura from Apocalypse (16) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $6.77 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $6.77
Cardmarket trend €0.61
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Shield of Duty and Reason suits collectors and players working on Apocalypse who need the Common slot. Legal in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Shield of Duty and Reason from Apocalypse?

Shield of Duty and Reason is a Enchantment — Aura in Apocalypse numbered 16. Mana cost {W}. Color identity: W. Shield of Duty and Reason (16) is a format-relevant Enchantment — Aura in Apocalypse with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Shield of Duty and Reason worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $6.77 for Shield of Duty and Reason. Low and high spread runs $6.77 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.61; foil: $6.77; Normal: $0.43. This printing is from Apocalypse. Collector number 16 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetApocalypse
Number16
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$6.77
Cardmarket EUR€0.61
cardmarket $0.61
foil $6.77
Normal $0.43

Card stats

ColorsW

How collectible is Shield of Duty and Reason?

Shield of Duty and Reason is a Common printing in Apocalypse. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Apocalypse. Collector number 16 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

What are the key details for Shield of Duty and Reason?

Shield of Duty and Reason lists as Enchantment — Aura with keywords Enchant. Artist: Anthony S. Waters. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Apocalypse. Collector number 16 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Shield of Duty and Reason (16) is a format-relevant Enchantment — Aura in Apocalypse with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Shield of Duty and Reason is catalogued as Common Enchantment — Aura in Apocalypse, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $6.77 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.61; foil: $6.77; Normal: $0.43).
  • Mana cost {W} and type line Enchantment — Aura help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $6.77 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Shield of Duty and Reason from Apocalypse?

Shield of Duty and Reason is a Common Enchantment — Aura from Apocalypse numbered 16 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Shield of Duty and Reason worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $6.77 for ungraded Shield of Duty and Reason. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Shield of Duty and Reason?

Shield of Duty and Reason is catalogued as Common in Apocalypse. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Shield of Duty and Reason legal in Commander or Standard?

Shield of Duty and Reason shows format legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Shield of Duty and Reason near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $6.77. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.