Shield of the Ages
Shield of the Ages is a Uncommon Artifact from Ice Age (335) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.21 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Shield of the Ages suits collectors and players working on Ice Age who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Shield of the Ages from Ice Age?
Shield of the Ages is a Artifact in Ice Age numbered 335. Mana cost {2}. Shield of the Ages (335) is a format-relevant Artifact in Ice Age with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Shield of the Ages worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.21 for Shield of the Ages. Low and high spread runs $0.21 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.13; Normal: $0.21. This printing is from Ice Age. Collector number 335 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Ice Age |
|---|---|
| Number | 335 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.21 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.13 |
| cardmarket | $0.13 |
| Normal | $0.21 |
How collectible is Shield of the Ages?
Shield of the Ages is a Uncommon printing in Ice Age. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Ice Age. Collector number 335 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
What are the key details for Shield of the Ages?
Shield of the Ages lists as Artifact. Artist: Anson Maddocks. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Ice Age. Collector number 335 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
Cactaur's take
Shield of the Ages (335) is a format-relevant Artifact in Ice Age with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Shield of the Ages is catalogued as Uncommon Artifact in Ice Age, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.21 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.13; Normal: $0.21).
- Mana cost {2} and type line Artifact 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 $0.21 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Shield of the Ages from Ice Age?
Shield of the Ages is a Uncommon Artifact from Ice Age numbered 335 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Shield of the Ages worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.21 for ungraded Shield of the Ages. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Shield of the Ages?
Shield of the Ages is catalogued as Uncommon in Ice Age. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Shield of the Ages legal in Commander or Standard?
Shield of the Ages shows format legality in legacy, vintage, penny, 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 the Ages near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.21. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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