Shell Shield
Shell Shield is a Common Instant from Zendikar Rising (79) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.22 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Shell Shield suits collectors and players working on Zendikar Rising 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 Shell Shield from Zendikar Rising?
Shell Shield is a Instant in Zendikar Rising numbered 79. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. Shell Shield (79) from Zendikar Rising should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Zendikar Rising. Collector number 79 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Shell Shield worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.22 for Shell Shield. Low and high spread runs $0.22 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.06; foil: $0.22; Normal: $0.07. This printing is from Zendikar Rising. Collector number 79 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Zendikar Rising |
|---|---|
| Number | 79 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.22 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.06 |
| cardmarket | $0.06 |
| foil | $0.22 |
| Normal | $0.07 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|
How collectible is Shell Shield?
Shell Shield is a Common printing in Zendikar Rising. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Zendikar Rising. Collector number 79 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
What are the key details for Shell Shield?
Shell Shield lists as Instant with keywords Kicker. Artist: Wisnu Tan. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Zendikar Rising. Collector number 79 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Shell Shield (79) from Zendikar Rising should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Shell Shield is catalogued as Common Instant in Zendikar Rising, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.22 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.06; foil: $0.22; Normal: $0.07).
- Mana cost {U} and type line Instant 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 Shell Shield from Zendikar Rising?
Shell Shield is a Common Instant from Zendikar Rising numbered 79 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Shell Shield worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.22 for ungraded Shell Shield. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Shell Shield?
Shell Shield is catalogued as Common in Zendikar Rising. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Shell Shield legal in Commander or Standard?
Shell Shield shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Shell Shield near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.22. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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