Shell of the Last Kappa (CHK #269)
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Shell of the Last Kappa is a rare printing from Champions of Kamigawa (CHK #269), a Legendary Artifact. Illustrated by David Martin.
Card text
{3}, {T}: Exile target instant or sorcery spell that targets you. (The spell has no effect.)
{3}, {T}, Sacrifice Shell of the Last Kappa: You may cast a spell from among cards exiled with Shell of the Last Kappa without paying its mana cost.
Details
| Mana cost | {3} |
|---|---|
| Type | Legendary Artifact |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Set | Champions of Kamigawa (CHK) |
| Collector number | 269 |
| Artist | David Martin |
| Released | 2004-10-01 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.70, foil $12.50 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- December 1, 2004 — Shell of the Last Kappa’s first ability can only target a spell that targets you.
- December 1, 2004 — Exiling a spell prevents that spell from resolving, but it doesn’t technically “counter” anything. This means that Shell of the Last Kappa can exile spells which “can’t be countered.”
