Quick Answer

Shelter is a common Instant from CMM (CMM) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Shelter MTG card

Shelter

Instant

Card Text

Target creature you control gains protection from the color of your choice until end of turn. Draw a card.

From the storm of hellfire, the angel emerged, smiling.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 CMM CMM 🎨 Alayna Danner

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.23
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.39
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.16
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.23
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (9 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shelter? Basics

Shelter is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target creature you control gains protection from the color of your choice until end of turn. Draw a card."

How much mana does Shelter cost to cast? Basics

Shelter has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 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.

Shelter's mana cost of {1}{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.

Shelter has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Shelter's current oracle text is: "Target creature you control gains protection from the color of your choice until end of turn. Draw a card."

What is the current price of Shelter? Pricing

The current market price for Shelter is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.23 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Shelter? Pricing

You can purchase Shelter 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.

Shelter normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.23

Is Shelter legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Shelter in Standard is not available.

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

Is Shelter legal in Modern? Legality

Shelter is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Shelter legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Shelter 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 Shelter legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Shelter in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Shelter legal in Legacy? Legality

Shelter is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Shelter legal in Vintage? Legality

Shelter 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 Shelter legal in Pauper? Legality

Shelter 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 Shelter from? Details

This printing of Shelter is from CMM (CMM), with collector number 56.

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

What is Shelter's rarity? Details

Shelter is a common card in CMM.

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

Who illustrated Shelter? Details

Shelter was illustrated by Alayna Danner.

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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