Quick Answer

Sheltering Word is a common Instant from AVR (AVR) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.18 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sheltering Word MTG card

Sheltering Word

Instant

Card Text

Target creature you control gains hexproof until end of turn. You gain life equal to that creature's toughness. (A creature with hexproof can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.)

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 AVR AVR 🎨 Igor Kieryluk

Market Prices

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$0.18
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$1.30
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$0.35
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$2.49
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€0.25
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€1.52
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sheltering Word? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Target creature you control gains hexproof until end of turn. You gain life equal to that creature's toughness. (A creature with hexproof can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.)"

How much mana does Sheltering Word cost to cast? Basics

Sheltering Word has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Sheltering Word's mana cost of {1}{G} 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.

Sheltering Word 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.

Sheltering Word's current oracle text is: "Target creature you control gains hexproof until end of turn. You gain life equal to that creature's toughness. (A creature with hexproof can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.)"

What is the current price of Sheltering Word? Pricing

The current market price for Sheltering Word is approximately $0.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.3 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.25 EUR.

Where can I buy Sheltering Word? Pricing

You can purchase Sheltering Word 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.

Sheltering Word normal: $0.18 | foil: $1.3

Is Sheltering Word legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sheltering Word in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sheltering Word legal in Modern? Legality

Sheltering Word is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sheltering Word legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sheltering Word 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 Sheltering Word legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sheltering Word in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sheltering Word legal in Legacy? Legality

Sheltering Word is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sheltering Word legal in Vintage? Legality

Sheltering Word 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 Sheltering Word legal in Pauper? Legality

Sheltering Word 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 Sheltering Word from? Details

This printing of Sheltering Word is from AVR (AVR), with collector number 192.

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

What is Sheltering Word's rarity? Details

Sheltering Word is a common card in AVR.

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

Who illustrated Sheltering Word? Details

Sheltering Word was illustrated by Igor Kieryluk.

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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