Shield Dancer (PCY #23)
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Shield Dancer is a uncommon printing from Prophecy (PCY #23), a Creature — Human Rebel. Illustrated by Mike Ploog.
Card text
{2}{W}: The next time target attacking creature would deal combat damage to this creature this turn, that creature deals that damage to itself instead.
The harder your strike, the stronger her defense.
Details
| Mana cost | {2}{W} |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — Human Rebel |
| Power / Toughness | 1 / 3 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Set | Prophecy (PCY) |
| Collector number | 23 |
| Artist | Mike Ploog |
| Released | 2000-06-05 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.13, foil $1.03 (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 | Not legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not 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 | Legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- October 4, 2004 — If the ability is used twice, it will cause the next two attacks this turn (which only happens if something gives a player two attacks) from the creature to “reflect” back to itself. It will not result in double damage back from a single attack.
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