Magic: The Gathering

Shacklegeist

Core Set 2021 353 • rare

Set: Core Set 2021
Collector number: 353
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1 generic mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Igor Kieryluk
Market price: $0.55

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What it's worth

$0.55market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.45 – $0.57 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card, Shacklegeist represents a strategic addition for those looking to control the board through its unique ability to tap creatures. Its presence in this specific set marks it as a distinct piece of mechanical design focused on defensive utility and tempo disruption.

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Card face

What it does

Flying

This creature can block only creatures with flying.

Tap two untapped Spirits you control: Tap target creature you don't control.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Shacklegeist was released in 2020 as part of the Core Set 2021 expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Designed to support the Spirit tribal archetype, the card fits into a long-standing tradition of blue-aligned spectral creatures that utilize defensive mechanics to control the pace of combat. It was developed to provide players with a utility-focused engine that rewards the inclusion of numerous spirits in a deck, reflecting the set's focus on foundational mechanics and creature-type synergy.

The card features artwork by the illustrator Volkan Baga, who is known for his atmospheric and detailed approach to fantasy character design. Baga intended to capture the ethereal, ghostly essence of a creature caught between realms, employing a cool color palette and flowing, ghostly forms to emphasize the card's ability to 'phase' spirits out of danger. Upon its release, it was well-regarded by players for its efficiency in Limited and Commander formats, where its ability to protect spirits from destruction is particularly valued.

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