Magic: The Gathering

Shiv's Embrace

Magic 2011 156 • uncommon

Set: Magic 2011
Collector number: 156
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Red
Artist: Dave Kendall
Market price: $0.11

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$0.11market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$0.06 – $0.14 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon enchantment, Shiv's Embrace serves as a versatile tool for enhancing a creature's presence on the battlefield. Its ability to grant both offensive strength and distinct elemental characteristics makes it a valued choice for those looking to bolster their forces during a game.

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What it does

Enchant creature

Enchanted creature gets +2/+2 and has flying.

red mana: Enchanted creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.

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

Shiv's Embrace was released in 2010 as part of the Magic 2011 core set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It functions as an Aura enchantment designed to bestow power, toughness, and the ability to breathe fire upon a creature, drawing thematic inspiration from the volcanic environment of Shiv, a storied location within the game's lore known for its mana-rich but perilous terrain.

The card features artwork by illustrator Dave Kendall, who rendered the card with his signature dark, textural style to emphasize the destructive and transformative nature of the enchantment. Within the context of the game's development, the card served as a staple uncommon designed to provide limited players with a reliable way to boost creatures and establish offensive pressure during gameplay.

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