Shield Dancer
Shield Dancer is a Uncommon Creature — Human Rebel from Prophecy (23) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.75 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Shield Dancer suits collectors and players working on Prophecy 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 Shield Dancer from Prophecy?
Shield Dancer is a Creature — Human Rebel in Prophecy numbered 23. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: W. Shield Dancer (23) is a format-relevant Creature — Human Rebel in Prophecy with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Shield Dancer worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.75 for Shield Dancer. Low and high spread runs $0.75 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.20; foil: $0.75; Normal: $0.18. This printing is from Prophecy. Collector number 23 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Prophecy |
|---|---|
| Number | 23 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.75 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.20 |
| cardmarket | $0.20 |
| foil | $0.75 |
| Normal | $0.18 |
Card stats
| Colors | W |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Shield Dancer?
Shield Dancer is a Uncommon printing in Prophecy. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Prophecy. Collector number 23 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2000.
What are the key details for Shield Dancer?
Shield Dancer lists as Creature — Human Rebel. Artist: Mike Ploog. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Prophecy. Collector number 23 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
Cactaur's take
Shield Dancer (23) is a format-relevant Creature — Human Rebel in Prophecy with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Shield Dancer is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Human Rebel in Prophecy, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.75 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.20; foil: $0.75; Normal: $0.18).
- Mana cost {2}{W} and type line Creature — Human Rebel 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 $0.75 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Shield Dancer from Prophecy?
Shield Dancer is a Uncommon Creature — Human Rebel from Prophecy numbered 23 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Shield Dancer worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.75 for ungraded Shield Dancer. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Shield Dancer?
Shield Dancer is catalogued as Uncommon in Prophecy. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Shield Dancer legal in Commander or Standard?
Shield Dancer 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 Shield Dancer near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.75. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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