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Nature Shields Its Own is a common Ongoing Scheme from OARC (OARC). Current price: $1.75 USD.

Nature Shields Its Own MTG card

Nature Shields Its Own

Ongoing Scheme

Card Text

(An ongoing scheme remains face up until it's abandoned.) Whenever a creature attacks and isn't blocked, if you're the defending player, create a 0/1 green Plant creature token that's blocking that creature. When four or more creatures attack you, abandon this scheme at end of combat.

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common OARC OARC 🎨 John Stanko

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nature Shields Its Own? Basics

Nature Shields Its Own is a Ongoing Scheme card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "(An ongoing scheme remains face up until it's abandoned.) Whenever a creature attacks and isn't blocked, if you're the defending player, create a 0/1 green Plant creature token that's blocking that creature. When four or more creatures attack you, abandon this scheme at end of combat."

How much mana does Nature Shields Its Own cost to cast? Basics

Nature Shields Its Own has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Nature Shields Its Own's mana cost of 0 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.

Nature Shields Its Own has a mana value of 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.

Nature Shields Its Own's current oracle text is: "(An ongoing scheme remains face up until it's abandoned.) Whenever a creature attacks and isn't blocked, if you're the defending player, create a 0/1 green Plant creature token that's blocking that creature. When four or more creatures attack you, abandon this scheme at end of combat."

What is the current price of Nature Shields Its Own? Pricing

The current market price for Nature Shields Its Own is approximately $1.75 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.61 EUR.

Where can I buy Nature Shields Its Own? Pricing

You can purchase Nature Shields Its Own 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.

Is Nature Shields Its Own legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Nature Shields Its Own in Standard is not available.

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

Is Nature Shields Its Own legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Nature Shields Its Own in Modern is not available.

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

Is Nature Shields Its Own legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Nature Shields Its Own in Commander is not available.

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

Is Nature Shields Its Own legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Nature Shields Its Own in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Nature Shields Its Own legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Nature Shields Its Own in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Nature Shields Its Own legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Nature Shields Its Own in Vintage is not available.

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 Nature Shields Its Own legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Nature Shields Its Own 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 Nature Shields Its Own from? Details

This printing of Nature Shields Its Own is from OARC (OARC), with collector number 32★.

Nature Shields Its Own may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Nature Shields Its Own's rarity? Details

Nature Shields Its Own is a common card in OARC.

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

Who illustrated Nature Shields Its Own? Details

Nature Shields Its Own was illustrated by John Stanko.

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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