Makindi Shieldmate
Makindi Shieldmate is a Common Creature — Kor Soldier Ally from Zendikar (26) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.36 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Makindi Shieldmate suits collectors and players working on Zendikar 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 Makindi Shieldmate from Zendikar?
Makindi Shieldmate is a Creature — Kor Soldier Ally in Zendikar numbered 26. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: W. Makindi Shieldmate (26) from Zendikar should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Zendikar.
What is Makindi Shieldmate worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.36 for Makindi Shieldmate. Low and high spread runs $0.36 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.02; foil: $0.36; Normal: $0.17. This printing is from Zendikar. Collector number 26 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Zendikar |
|---|---|
| Number | 26 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.36 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.02 |
| cardmarket | $0.02 |
| foil | $0.36 |
| Normal | $0.17 |
Card stats
| Colors | W |
|---|---|
| Power | 0 |
How collectible is Makindi Shieldmate?
Makindi Shieldmate is a Common printing in Zendikar. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Zendikar. Collector number 26 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2009.
What are the key details for Makindi Shieldmate?
Makindi Shieldmate lists as Creature — Kor Soldier Ally with keywords Defender. Artist: Howard Lyon. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Zendikar. Collector number 26 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Makindi Shieldmate (26) from Zendikar should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Makindi Shieldmate is catalogued as Common Creature — Kor Soldier Ally in Zendikar, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.36 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.02; foil: $0.36; Normal: $0.17).
- Mana cost {2}{W} and type line Creature — Kor Soldier Ally 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 Makindi Shieldmate from Zendikar?
Makindi Shieldmate is a Common Creature — Kor Soldier Ally from Zendikar numbered 26 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Makindi Shieldmate worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.36 for ungraded Makindi Shieldmate. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Makindi Shieldmate?
Makindi Shieldmate is catalogued as Common in Zendikar. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Makindi Shieldmate legal in Commander or Standard?
Makindi Shieldmate shows format legality in modern, legacy, pauper, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Makindi Shieldmate near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.36. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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