Magic: The Gathering · Odyssey · Rare

Delaying Shield #17 Price

Delaying Shield (#17, Rare) from Odyssey is worth $6.54 to $44.99 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €11.20.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $44.99
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €11.20
30-day change: 0.0%
Printings: 2

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Delaying Shield prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Foil	$44.99	€11.20
Normal	$6.54	€2.88

TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.

Card details

Set: Odyssey
Card number: 17
Rarity: Rare
Released: October 1, 2001
Illustrator: Luca Zontini
Type line: Enchantment
Rules text: If you would be dealt damage, put that many delay counters on Delaying Shield instead.
At the beginning of your upkeep, remove all delay counters from Delaying Shield. For each delay counter removed this way, you lose 1 life unless you pay 1W.

Delaying Shield: common questions

How much is Delaying Shield #17 worth?

Delaying Shield (#17, Rare) from Odyssey is worth $6.54 to $44.99 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €11.20.

What set is Delaying Shield from?

Delaying Shield is card 17 in Odyssey, released October 1, 2001. Its rarity is Rare. Illustrated by Luca Zontini.

Is Delaying Shield going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $44.99 (September 5, 2026) to $44.99 (October 3, 2026), a change of 0.0%. The 30-day low was $44.99 and the high $44.99.

How do I check what my Delaying Shield is worth?

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