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Shiv's Embrace
USG · Urza's Saga #216 · Uncommon · released 1998-10-12
{2}{R}{R}
Enchantment — Aura
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature gets +2/+2 and has flying.
{R}: Enchanted creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.
"Wear the foe's form to best it in battle. So sayeth the bey."
Shiv's Embrace is an uncommon red enchantment from Urza's Saga (1998). It has been printed 6 times across 6 sets, from 1998 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.09 to $0.69 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.19
Format legality
Where you can play Shiv's Embrace in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (6)
Prices range from $0.09 to $0.69 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Magic 2011 at $0.09.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urza's Saga This page | 216 | Uncommon | $0.20 | — |
| Magic 2011 | 156 | Uncommon | $0.09 | $0.25 |
| Duel Decks: Knights vs. Dragons | 74 | Uncommon | $0.25 | — |
| Magic 2014 | 153 | Uncommon | $0.24 | $0.69 |
| Jumpstart: Historic Horizons | 511 | Uncommon | — | — |
| The List | USG-216 | Uncommon | $0.14 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2010-08-15Only Shiv’s Embrace’s controller (who is not necessarily the enchanted creature’s controller) can activate its activated ability.
- 2010-08-15When Shiv’s Embrace’s activated ability resolves, the creature Shiv’s Embrace is enchanting at that time will get +1/+0 (regardless of what creature Shiv’s Embrace was enchanting when the ability was activated). If Shiv’s Embrace has left the battlefield by then, the creature it was enchanting at the time it left the battlefield will get +1/+0.
Frequently asked questions
Is Shiv's Embrace legal in Commander?
Yes — Shiv's Embrace is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Shiv's Embrace legal in?
Shiv's Embrace is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Shiv's Embrace been printed?
Shiv's Embrace has been printed 6 times across 6 sets, from 1998 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Shiv's Embrace?
The cheapest printing is Magic 2011 (#156) at about $0.09.
Who illustrated Shiv's Embrace?
This printing of Shiv's Embrace was illustrated by Bob Eggleton.