Circle of Protection: Shadow
Tempest · #12

Circle of Protection: Shadow

Circle of Protection: Shadow is a Common Enchantment from Tempest (12) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.17 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.17
Cardmarket trend €0.10
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Circle of Protection: Shadow suits collectors and players working on Tempest who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Circle of Protection: Shadow from Tempest?

Circle of Protection: Shadow is a Enchantment in Tempest numbered 12. Mana cost {1}{W}. Color identity: W. Circle of Protection: Shadow (12) from Tempest should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Tempest.

What is Circle of Protection: Shadow worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.17 for Circle of Protection: Shadow. Low and high spread runs $0.17 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.10; Normal: $0.17. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 12 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetTempest
Number12
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.17
Cardmarket EUR€0.10
cardmarket $0.10
Normal $0.17

Card stats

ColorsW

How collectible is Circle of Protection: Shadow?

Circle of Protection: Shadow is a Common printing in Tempest. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 12 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

What are the key details for Circle of Protection: Shadow?

Circle of Protection: Shadow lists as Enchantment. Artist: Harold McNeill. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 12 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

Cactaur's take

Circle of Protection: Shadow (12) from Tempest should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Circle of Protection: Shadow is catalogued as Common Enchantment in Tempest, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.17 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.10; Normal: $0.17).
  • Mana cost {1}{W} and type line Enchantment 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Circle of Protection: Shadow from Tempest?

Circle of Protection: Shadow is a Common Enchantment from Tempest numbered 12 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Circle of Protection: Shadow worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.17 for ungraded Circle of Protection: Shadow. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Circle of Protection: Shadow?

Circle of Protection: Shadow is catalogued as Common in Tempest. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Circle of Protection: Shadow legal in Commander or Standard?

Circle of Protection: Shadow shows format legality in legacy, pauper, 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 Circle of Protection: Shadow near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.17. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.