Shu Defender
Shu Defender is a Common Creature — Human Soldier from Portal Three Kingdoms (20) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.21 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Shu Defender suits collectors and players working on Portal Three Kingdoms who need the Common slot. Legal in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Shu Defender from Portal Three Kingdoms?
Shu Defender is a Creature — Human Soldier in Portal Three Kingdoms numbered 20. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: W. Shu Defender (20) is a format-relevant Creature — Human Soldier in Portal Three Kingdoms with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Shu Defender worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.21 for Shu Defender. Low and high spread runs $1.21 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.73; Normal: $1.21. This printing is from Portal Three Kingdoms. Collector number 20 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Portal Three Kingdoms |
|---|---|
| Number | 20 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.21 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.73 |
| cardmarket | $0.73 |
| Normal | $1.21 |
Card stats
| Colors | W |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Shu Defender?
Shu Defender is a Common printing in Portal Three Kingdoms. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Portal Three Kingdoms. Collector number 20 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
What are the key details for Shu Defender?
Shu Defender lists as Creature — Human Soldier. Artist: Sun Nan. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Portal Three Kingdoms. Collector number 20 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Shu Defender (20) is a format-relevant Creature — Human Soldier in Portal Three Kingdoms with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Shu Defender is catalogued as Common Creature — Human Soldier in Portal Three Kingdoms, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $1.21 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.73; Normal: $1.21).
- Mana cost {2}{W} and type line Creature — Human Soldier 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 $1.21 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Shu Defender from Portal Three Kingdoms?
Shu Defender is a Common Creature — Human Soldier from Portal Three Kingdoms numbered 20 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Shu Defender worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.21 for ungraded Shu Defender. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Shu Defender?
Shu Defender is catalogued as Common in Portal Three Kingdoms. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Shu Defender legal in Commander or Standard?
Shu Defender shows format legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, 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 Shu Defender near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.21. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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