Shield of the Oversoul
~$1.83 low · ~$30.00 high
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Multicolor. Enchantment — Aura
Shadowmoor #242 · Illustrated by Steven Belledin
Shadowmoor #242 · Illustrated by Steven BelledinWhat is Shield of the Oversoul worth?
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Oracle text
Enchant creature
As long as enchanted creature is green, it gets +1/+1 and has indestructible. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it. If its toughness is 0 or less, it still dies.)
As long as enchanted creature is white, it gets +1/+1 and has flying.
Format legality
All 2 printings of Shield of the Oversoul
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The List plst #SHM-242· 2022common· Cardmarket €1.45 | common | $1.83 | No foil printing | €1.45 | |
 Shadowmoor shm #242· 2008common· Cardmarket €1.16 · €8.79 foil | common | $2.10 | $30.00 | €1.16€8.79 foil |
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Where to buy Shield of the Oversoul
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Card details
- First printed
- 2008
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 3
- EDHREC rank
- #4,576 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Keywords
- Enchant
- Artist
- Steven Belledin
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Shadowmoor card (#242).
242
- 242Collector 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 (3)
May 1, 2008
If the enchanted creature is both of the listed colors, it will get both bonuses.
May 1, 2008
If an effect would simultaneously destroy Shield of the Oversoul and a green creature it’s enchanting, only the Shield is destroyed.
July 1, 2013
If a green creature enchanted by Shield of the Oversoul is dealt lethal damage, the creature isn’t destroyed, but the damage remains on the creature. If Shield of the Oversoul stops enchanting that creature later in the turn, the creature will lose indestructible and will be destroyed.
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