Shield of Kaldra
Shield of Kaldra is a Rare Legendary Artifact — Equipment from Darksteel (139) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $18.12 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Shield of Kaldra suits collectors and players working on Darksteel who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is Shield of Kaldra from Darksteel?
Shield of Kaldra is a Legendary Artifact — Equipment in Darksteel numbered 139. Mana cost {4}. Shield of Kaldra (139) from Darksteel should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 139 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Shield of Kaldra worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $18.12 for Shield of Kaldra. Low and high spread runs $18.12 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $2.73; foil: $18.12; Normal: $8.56. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 139 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Darksteel |
|---|---|
| Number | 139 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $18.12 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €2.73 |
| cardmarket | $2.73 |
| foil | $18.12 |
| Normal | $8.56 |
How collectible is Shield of Kaldra?
Shield of Kaldra is a Rare printing in Darksteel. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 139 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
What are the key details for Shield of Kaldra?
Shield of Kaldra lists as Legendary Artifact — Equipment with keywords Equip. Artist: Donato Giancola. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 139 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Shield of Kaldra (139) from Darksteel should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Shield of Kaldra is catalogued as Rare Legendary Artifact — Equipment in Darksteel, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $18.12 across finishes (cardmarket: $2.73; foil: $18.12; Normal: $8.56).
- Mana cost {4} and type line Legendary 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: Use $18.12 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Shield of Kaldra from Darksteel?
Shield of Kaldra is a Rare Legendary Artifact — Equipment from Darksteel numbered 139 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Shield of Kaldra worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $18.12 for ungraded Shield of Kaldra. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Shield of Kaldra?
Shield of Kaldra is catalogued as Rare in Darksteel. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Shield of Kaldra legal in Commander or Standard?
Shield of Kaldra shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, penny 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 Kaldra near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $18.12. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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