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The Very Soil Shall Shake is a common Ongoing Scheme from OARC (OARC). Current price: $12.08 USD.

The Very Soil Shall Shake MTG card

The Very Soil Shall Shake

Ongoing Scheme

Card Text

(An ongoing scheme remains face up until it's abandoned.) Creatures you control get +2/+2 and have trample. When a creature you control dies, abandon this scheme.

Card Stats

common OARC OARC 🎨 Val Mayerik

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€3.82
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Very Soil Shall Shake? Basics

The Very Soil Shall Shake 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.) Creatures you control get +2/+2 and have trample. When a creature you control dies, abandon this scheme."

How much mana does The Very Soil Shall Shake cost to cast? Basics

The Very Soil Shall Shake 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.

The Very Soil Shall Shake'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.

The Very Soil Shall Shake 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.

The Very Soil Shall Shake's current oracle text is: "(An ongoing scheme remains face up until it's abandoned.) Creatures you control get +2/+2 and have trample. When a creature you control dies, abandon this scheme."

What is the current price of The Very Soil Shall Shake? Pricing

The current market price for The Very Soil Shall Shake is approximately $12.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.82 EUR.

Where can I buy The Very Soil Shall Shake? Pricing

You can purchase The Very Soil Shall Shake 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 The Very Soil Shall Shake legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for The Very Soil Shall Shake in Standard is not available.

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

Is The Very Soil Shall Shake legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for The Very Soil Shall Shake in Modern is not available.

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

Is The Very Soil Shall Shake legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for The Very Soil Shall Shake in Commander is not available.

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

Is The Very Soil Shall Shake legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for The Very Soil Shall Shake in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is The Very Soil Shall Shake legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for The Very Soil Shall Shake in Legacy is not available.

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

Is The Very Soil Shall Shake legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for The Very Soil Shall Shake 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 The Very Soil Shall Shake legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for The Very Soil Shall Shake 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 The Very Soil Shall Shake from? Details

This printing of The Very Soil Shall Shake is from OARC (OARC), with collector number 41★.

The Very Soil Shall Shake may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is The Very Soil Shall Shake's rarity? Details

The Very Soil Shall Shake 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 The Very Soil Shall Shake? Details

The Very Soil Shall Shake was illustrated by Val Mayerik.

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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