Delaying Shield
~$6.46 low · ~$44.99 high
White. Enchantment
Odyssey #17 · Illustrated by Luca Zontini
Odyssey #17 · Illustrated by Luca ZontiniWhat is Delaying Shield worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
If damage would be dealt to you, put that many delay counters on this enchantment instead.
At the beginning of your upkeep, remove all delay counters from this enchantment. For each delay counter removed this way, you lose 1 life unless you pay 
.
Format legality
The only printing of Delaying Shield
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Odyssey ody #17· 2001rare· Cardmarket €2.05 · €11.20 foil | rare | $6.46 | $44.99 | €2.05€11.20 foil |
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Where to buy Delaying Shield
Graded copies on eBay
Searches for the Odyssey #17 printing.
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Card details
- First printed
- 2001
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 4
- EDHREC rank
- #14,839 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Luca Zontini
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Odyssey card (#17).
17
- 17Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
Cards from 1998 to mid-2014 print the collector number over the set's card count (like 90/383) next to the copyright line. They have no rarity letter, set code or language code: the set symbol and its colour show the set and rarity.
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (1)
2004-10-04
Note that the damage is replaced and is not “prevented”. This means it can replace damage that “can’t be prevented”.
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