Quick Answer

Makindi Shieldmate is a common Creature — Kor Soldier Ally from ZEN (ZEN) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Makindi Shieldmate MTG card

Makindi Shieldmate

Creature — Kor Soldier Ally

Card Text

Defender Whenever this creature or another Ally you control enters, you may put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

The more who rely on him, the more resolute he becomes.

Card Stats

0/3 common CMC: 3.0 ZEN ZEN 🎨 Howard Lyon
Defender

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.10
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$0.36
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.08
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.21
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Makindi Shieldmate? Basics

Makindi Shieldmate is a Creature — Kor Soldier Ally card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Defender Whenever this creature or another Ally you control enters, you may put a +1/+1 counter on this creature."

How much mana does Makindi Shieldmate cost to cast? Basics

Makindi Shieldmate has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Makindi Shieldmate's mana cost of {2}{W} 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.

Makindi Shieldmate 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.

Makindi Shieldmate's current oracle text is: "Defender Whenever this creature or another Ally you control enters, you may put a +1/+1 counter on this creature."

What is the current price of Makindi Shieldmate? Pricing

The current market price for Makindi Shieldmate is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.36 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Makindi Shieldmate? Pricing

You can purchase Makindi Shieldmate 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.

Makindi Shieldmate normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.36

Is Makindi Shieldmate legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Makindi Shieldmate in Standard is not available.

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

Is Makindi Shieldmate legal in Modern? Legality

Makindi Shieldmate is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Makindi Shieldmate legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Makindi Shieldmate 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 Makindi Shieldmate legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Makindi Shieldmate in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Makindi Shieldmate legal in Legacy? Legality

Makindi Shieldmate is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Makindi Shieldmate legal in Vintage? Legality

Makindi Shieldmate 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 Makindi Shieldmate legal in Pauper? Legality

Makindi Shieldmate is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Makindi Shieldmate from? Details

This printing of Makindi Shieldmate is from ZEN (ZEN), with collector number 26.

Makindi Shieldmate may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Makindi Shieldmate's rarity? Details

Makindi Shieldmate is a common card in ZEN.

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

Who illustrated Makindi Shieldmate? Details

Makindi Shieldmate was illustrated by Howard Lyon.

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

What is Makindi Shieldmate's power and toughness? Details

Makindi Shieldmate is a 0/3 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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