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Shell of the Last Kappa

{3}

Legendary Artifact

Champions of Kamigawa·chk #269·Rare·2004·Art by David Martin
StandardNot Legal
ModernLegal
CommanderLegal
LegacyLegal
PioneerNot Legal
VintageLegal
Shell of the Last Kappa
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Oracle Text

{3}, {T}: Exile target instant or sorcery spell that targets you. (The spell has no effect.)

{3}, {T}, Sacrifice Shell of the Last Kappa: You may cast a spell from among cards exiled with Shell of the Last Kappa without paying its mana cost.

Print Details

Set
Champions of Kamigawa (CHK)
Number
#269
Rarity
Rare
Artist
David Martin
Frame
2003
Border
Black
Language
EN
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
USD
$0.69
USD Foil
$11.51
EUR
€0.28
EUR Foil
€2.19
MTGO Tix
0.02

Indicative figures.

Card Knowledge

Legalities

StandardNot Legal
PioneerNot Legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal

Rulings2

12/1/2004·wotc

Exiling a spell prevents that spell from resolving, but it doesn’t technically “counter” anything. This means that Shell of the Last Kappa can exile spells which “can’t be countered.”

12/1/2004·wotc

Shell of the Last Kappa’s first ability can only target a spell that targets you.

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