Nyxborn Shieldmate
Nyxborn Shieldmate is a Common Enchantment Creature — Human Soldier from Born of the Gods (21) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.25 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Nyxborn Shieldmate suits collectors and players working on Born of the Gods who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Nyxborn Shieldmate from Born of the Gods?
Nyxborn Shieldmate is a Enchantment Creature — Human Soldier in Born of the Gods numbered 21. Mana cost {W}. Color identity: W. Nyxborn Shieldmate (21) from Born of the Gods should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
What is Nyxborn Shieldmate worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.25 for Nyxborn Shieldmate. Low and high spread runs $0.25 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.02; foil: $0.25; Normal: $0.22. This printing is from Born of the Gods. Collector number 21 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Born of the Gods |
|---|---|
| Number | 21 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.25 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.02 |
| cardmarket | $0.02 |
| foil | $0.25 |
| Normal | $0.22 |
Card stats
| Colors | W |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Nyxborn Shieldmate?
Nyxborn Shieldmate is a Common printing in Born of the Gods. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Born of the Gods. Collector number 21 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Nyxborn Shieldmate?
Nyxborn Shieldmate lists as Enchantment Creature — Human Soldier with keywords Bestow. Artist: Eric Deschamps. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Born of the Gods. Collector number 21 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Nyxborn Shieldmate (21) from Born of the Gods should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Nyxborn Shieldmate is catalogued as Common Enchantment Creature — Human Soldier in Born of the Gods, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.25 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.02; foil: $0.25; Normal: $0.22).
- Mana cost {W} and type line Enchantment Creature — Human Soldier 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Nyxborn Shieldmate from Born of the Gods?
Nyxborn Shieldmate is a Common Enchantment Creature — Human Soldier from Born of the Gods numbered 21 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Nyxborn Shieldmate worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.25 for ungraded Nyxborn Shieldmate. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Nyxborn Shieldmate?
Nyxborn Shieldmate is catalogued as Common in Born of the Gods. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Nyxborn Shieldmate legal in Commander or Standard?
Nyxborn Shieldmate shows format legality in pioneer, modern, legacy, pauper based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Nyxborn Shieldmate near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.25. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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