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Wall of Shards is a uncommon Snow Creature — Wall from CSP (CSP) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $6.92 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Wall of Shards MTG card

Wall of Shards

Snow Creature — Wall

Card Text

Defender, flying Cumulative upkeep—An opponent gains 1 life. (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.)

Card Stats

1/8 uncommon CMC: 2.0 CSP CSP 🎨 Alex Horley-Orlandelli
Cumulative upkeep Defender Flying

Market Prices

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$6.92
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$18.99
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$7.99
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$15.99
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€2.79
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€5.99
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wall of Shards? Basics

Wall of Shards is a Snow Creature — Wall card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Defender, flying Cumulative upkeep—An opponent gains 1 life. (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.)"

How much mana does Wall of Shards cost to cast? Basics

Wall of Shards 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.

Wall of Shards'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.

Wall of Shards 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.

Wall of Shards's current oracle text is: "Defender, flying Cumulative upkeep—An opponent gains 1 life. (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.)"

What is the current price of Wall of Shards? Pricing

The current market price for Wall of Shards is approximately $6.92 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $18.99 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.79 EUR.

Where can I buy Wall of Shards? Pricing

You can purchase Wall of Shards 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.

Wall of Shards normal: $6.92 | foil: $18.99

Is Wall of Shards legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Wall of Shards in Standard is not available.

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

Is Wall of Shards legal in Modern? Legality

Wall of Shards is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Wall of Shards legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Wall of Shards 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 Wall of Shards legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Wall of Shards in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Wall of Shards legal in Legacy? Legality

Wall of Shards is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Wall of Shards legal in Vintage? Legality

Wall of Shards 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 Wall of Shards legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Wall of Shards 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 Wall of Shards from? Details

This printing of Wall of Shards is from CSP (CSP), with collector number 23.

Wall of Shards may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Wall of Shards's rarity? Details

Wall of Shards is a uncommon card in CSP.

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

Who illustrated Wall of Shards? Details

Wall of Shards was illustrated by Alex Horley-Orlandelli.

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

What is Wall of Shards's power and toughness? Details

Wall of Shards is a 1/8 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (8) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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