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Dwarven Shrine is a rare Enchantment from ODY (ODY) costing {1}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.42 USD. Legal in Commander.

Dwarven Shrine MTG card

Dwarven Shrine

Enchantment

Card Text

Whenever a player casts a spell, this enchantment deals X damage to that player, where X is twice the number of cards in all graveyards with the same name as that spell.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 ODY ODY 🎨 Matt Cavotta

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$0.42
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$2.52
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€0.24
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€0.68
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dwarven Shrine? Basics

Dwarven Shrine is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a player casts a spell, this enchantment deals X damage to that player, where X is twice the number of cards in all graveyards with the same name as that spell."

How much mana does Dwarven Shrine cost to cast? Basics

Dwarven Shrine has a mana cost of {1}{R}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Dwarven Shrine's mana cost of {1}{R}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Dwarven Shrine has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Dwarven Shrine's current oracle text is: "Whenever a player casts a spell, this enchantment deals X damage to that player, where X is twice the number of cards in all graveyards with the same name as that spell."

What is the current price of Dwarven Shrine? Pricing

The current market price for Dwarven Shrine is approximately $0.42 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.52 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.24 EUR.

Where can I buy Dwarven Shrine? Pricing

You can purchase Dwarven Shrine from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Dwarven Shrine normal: $0.42 | foil: $2.52

Is Dwarven Shrine legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dwarven Shrine in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Dwarven Shrine legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Dwarven Shrine in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Dwarven Shrine legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dwarven Shrine is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Dwarven Shrine legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Dwarven Shrine in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Dwarven Shrine legal in Legacy? Legality

Dwarven Shrine is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Dwarven Shrine legal in Vintage? Legality

Dwarven Shrine is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Dwarven Shrine legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Dwarven Shrine in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Dwarven Shrine from? Details

This printing of Dwarven Shrine is from ODY (ODY), with collector number 187.

Dwarven Shrine may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Dwarven Shrine's rarity? Details

Dwarven Shrine is a rare card in ODY.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Dwarven Shrine? Details

Dwarven Shrine was illustrated by Matt Cavotta.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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