Shieldmage Elder
Shieldmage Elder is a Uncommon Creature — Human Cleric Wizard from Onslaught (54) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {5}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.09 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Shieldmage Elder suits collectors and players working on Onslaught who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Shieldmage Elder from Onslaught?
Shieldmage Elder is a Creature — Human Cleric Wizard in Onslaught numbered 54. Mana cost {5}{W}. Color identity: W. Shieldmage Elder (54) is a format-relevant Creature — Human Cleric Wizard in Onslaught with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Shieldmage Elder worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.09 for Shieldmage Elder. Low and high spread runs $1.09 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.13; foil: $1.09; Normal: $0.23. This printing is from Onslaught. Collector number 54 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Onslaught |
|---|---|
| Number | 54 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.09 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.13 |
| cardmarket | $0.13 |
| foil | $1.09 |
| Normal | $0.23 |
Card stats
| Colors | W |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Shieldmage Elder?
Shieldmage Elder is a Uncommon printing in Onslaught. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Onslaught. Collector number 54 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2002.
What are the key details for Shieldmage Elder?
Shieldmage Elder lists as Creature — Human Cleric Wizard. Artist: Christopher Moeller. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Onslaught. Collector number 54 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
Cactaur's take
Shieldmage Elder (54) is a format-relevant Creature — Human Cleric Wizard in Onslaught with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Shieldmage Elder is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Human Cleric Wizard in Onslaught, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $1.09 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.13; foil: $1.09; Normal: $0.23).
- Mana cost {5}{W} and type line Creature — Human Cleric Wizard 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 $1.09 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Shieldmage Elder from Onslaught?
Shieldmage Elder is a Uncommon Creature — Human Cleric Wizard from Onslaught numbered 54 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Shieldmage Elder worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.09 for ungraded Shieldmage Elder. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Shieldmage Elder?
Shieldmage Elder is catalogued as Uncommon in Onslaught. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Shieldmage Elder legal in Commander or Standard?
Shieldmage Elder shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Shieldmage Elder near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.09. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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