Quick Answer

Shieldmage Advocate is a common Creature — Human Cleric from JUD (JUD) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Commander.

Shieldmage Advocate MTG card

Shieldmage Advocate

Creature — Human Cleric

Card Text

{T}: Return target card from an opponent's graveyard to their hand. Prevent all damage that would be dealt to any target this turn by a source of your choice.

"Our unity conquers all fears."

Card Stats

1/3 common CMC: 3.0 JUD JUD 🎨 Christopher Moeller

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.16
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.59
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$2.99
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.06
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.67
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shieldmage Advocate? Basics

Shieldmage Advocate is a Creature — Human Cleric card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Return target card from an opponent's graveyard to their hand. Prevent all damage that would be dealt to any target this turn by a source of your choice."

How much mana does Shieldmage Advocate cost to cast? Basics

Shieldmage Advocate 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.

Shieldmage Advocate'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.

Shieldmage Advocate 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.

Shieldmage Advocate's current oracle text is: "{T}: Return target card from an opponent's graveyard to their hand. Prevent all damage that would be dealt to any target this turn by a source of your choice."

What is the current price of Shieldmage Advocate? Pricing

The current market price for Shieldmage Advocate is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.59 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Shieldmage Advocate? Pricing

You can purchase Shieldmage Advocate 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.

Shieldmage Advocate normal: $0.16 | foil: $0.59

Is Shieldmage Advocate legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Shieldmage Advocate in Standard is not available.

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

Is Shieldmage Advocate legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Shieldmage Advocate in Modern is not available.

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

Is Shieldmage Advocate legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Shieldmage Advocate 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 Shieldmage Advocate legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Shieldmage Advocate in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Shieldmage Advocate legal in Legacy? Legality

Shieldmage Advocate is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Shieldmage Advocate legal in Vintage? Legality

Shieldmage Advocate 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 Shieldmage Advocate legal in Pauper? Legality

Shieldmage Advocate 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 Shieldmage Advocate from? Details

This printing of Shieldmage Advocate is from JUD (JUD), with collector number 22.

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

What is Shieldmage Advocate's rarity? Details

Shieldmage Advocate is a common card in JUD.

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

Who illustrated Shieldmage Advocate? Details

Shieldmage Advocate was illustrated by Christopher Moeller.

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

What is Shieldmage Advocate's power and toughness? Details

Shieldmage Advocate is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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