Quick Answer

Shielding Plax is a common Enchantment — Aura from AFC (AFC) costing {2}{G/U}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Shielding Plax MTG card

Shielding Plax

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

({G/U} can be paid with either {G} or {U}.) Enchant creature When this Aura enters, draw a card. Enchanted creature can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 AFC AFC 🎨 Brian Hagan
Enchant

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$0.09
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$0.35
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€0.18
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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
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shielding Plax? Basics

Shielding Plax is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "({G/U} can be paid with either {G} or {U}.) Enchant creature When this Aura enters, draw a card. Enchanted creature can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control."

How much mana does Shielding Plax cost to cast? Basics

Shielding Plax has a mana cost of {2}{G/U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, U 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.

Shielding Plax's mana cost of {2}{G/U} 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.

Shielding Plax 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.

Shielding Plax's current oracle text is: "({G/U} can be paid with either {G} or {U}.) Enchant creature When this Aura enters, draw a card. Enchanted creature can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control."

What is the current price of Shielding Plax? Pricing

The current market price for Shielding Plax is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Shielding Plax? Pricing

You can purchase Shielding Plax 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 Shielding Plax legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Shielding Plax in Standard is not available.

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

Is Shielding Plax legal in Modern? Legality

Shielding Plax is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Shielding Plax legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Shielding Plax 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 Shielding Plax legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Shielding Plax in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Shielding Plax legal in Legacy? Legality

Shielding Plax is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Shielding Plax legal in Vintage? Legality

Shielding Plax 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 Shielding Plax legal in Pauper? Legality

Shielding Plax 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 Shielding Plax from? Details

This printing of Shielding Plax is from AFC (AFC), with collector number 192.

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

What is Shielding Plax's rarity? Details

Shielding Plax is a common card in AFC.

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

Who illustrated Shielding Plax? Details

Shielding Plax was illustrated by Brian Hagan.

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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