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Spirit Shackle — Fourth Edition

Spirit Shackle

4ED · Fourth Edition #163 · Uncommon · released 1995-04-01

{B}{B}
Enchantment — Aura
Enchant creature Whenever enchanted creature becomes tapped, put a -0/-2 counter on it.

Spirit Shackle is an uncommon black enchantment from Fourth Edition (1995). It has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 1994 to 2009. Recent market prices range from $0.24 to $1.65 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.

USD$0.24
IllustratorEdward P. Beard, Jr.
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
ScryfallView

Format legality

Where you can play Spirit Shackle in sanctioned and popular formats.

All printings (5)

Prices range from $0.24 to $1.65 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Fourth Edition at $0.24.

SetNo.RarityPriceFoil
Legends117Common$0.46—
Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border163Uncommon——
Fourth Edition This page163Uncommon$0.24—
Renaissance65Common$1.65—
Masters Edition III74Common——

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Rulings

Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).

  • 2009-10-01Spirit Shackle's ability triggers only when the enchanted creature changes from untapped to tapped. If Spirit Shackle enters attached to an already tapped creature, it won't do anything (until that creature untaps and becomes tapped again, that is).

Frequently asked questions

Is Spirit Shackle legal in Commander?
Yes — Spirit Shackle is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Spirit Shackle legal in?
Spirit Shackle is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Spirit Shackle been printed?
Spirit Shackle has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 1994 to 2009.
What is the cheapest printing of Spirit Shackle?
The cheapest printing is Fourth Edition (#163) at about $0.24.
Who illustrated Spirit Shackle?
This printing of Spirit Shackle was illustrated by Edward P. Beard, Jr..