Shield of Kaldra Proxy
Legendary Artifact — Equipment · Darksteel · rare
$0.40/card in a full imported deck, $2.00 in rainbow foil. S33 German Black Core playtest card — not for sanctioned play.
Real-card format legality
Proxies themselves are never sanctioned-legal — this is the real card's status, useful for Rule-0 talks. Proxy legality, explained
Printings (2)
We match the exact printing's artwork from Scryfall — pick any of these in the singles builder.
| Set | # | Released | Real price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darksteel | 139 | 2004-02-06 | $8.67 |
| Darksteel Promos | 139★ | 2004-01-24 | $17.62 |
Frequently asked
How much does a real Shield of Kaldra cost?
Around $8.67 on the open market for the Darksteel printing (price snapshot 2026-07-21; live prices move daily).
How much does a Shield of Kaldra proxy cost?
$0.50 as a single on an 18-card sheet, $0.40 when it's part of a full imported deck, or $2.00 in rainbow foil — all on S33 German Black Core cardstock, shipped from New York.
Can I play a Shield of Kaldra proxy?
As a playtest card, yes — in casual Commander pods, kitchen-table games, and proxy-friendly events, with your playgroup's OK. Proxies are not legal in sanctioned tournaments, and we print them for personal, non-sanctioned play only.