Shield of the Realm
Shield of the Realm is a Uncommon Artifact — Equipment from Dominaria (228) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.36 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Shield of the Realm suits collectors and players working on Dominaria who need the Uncommon 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 Shield of the Realm from Dominaria?
Shield of the Realm is a Artifact — Equipment in Dominaria numbered 228. Mana cost {2}. Shield of the Realm (228) from Dominaria should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Dominaria. Collector number 228 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Shield of the Realm worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.36 for Shield of the Realm. Low and high spread runs $0.36 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.09; foil: $0.36; Normal: $0.11. This printing is from Dominaria. Collector number 228 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Dominaria |
|---|---|
| Number | 228 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.36 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.09 |
| cardmarket | $0.09 |
| foil | $0.36 |
| Normal | $0.11 |
How collectible is Shield of the Realm?
Shield of the Realm is a Uncommon printing in Dominaria. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Dominaria. Collector number 228 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
What are the key details for Shield of the Realm?
Shield of the Realm lists as Artifact — Equipment with keywords Equip. Artist: Manuel Castañón. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Dominaria. Collector number 228 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Shield of the Realm (228) from Dominaria should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Shield of the Realm is catalogued as Uncommon Artifact — Equipment in Dominaria, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.36 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.09; foil: $0.36; Normal: $0.11).
- Mana cost {2} and type line Artifact — Equipment 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 Shield of the Realm from Dominaria?
Shield of the Realm is a Uncommon Artifact — Equipment from Dominaria numbered 228 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Shield of the Realm worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.36 for ungraded Shield of the Realm. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Shield of the Realm?
Shield of the Realm is catalogued as Uncommon in Dominaria. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Shield of the Realm legal in Commander or Standard?
Shield of the Realm shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer 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 the Realm near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.36. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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