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Shadowborn Apostle
EA1 · Explorer Anthology 1 #6 · Common · released 2022-07-28
{B}
Creature — Human Cleric
A deck can have any number of cards named Shadowborn Apostle.
{B}, Sacrifice six creatures named Shadowborn Apostle: Search your library for a Demon creature card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
Shadowborn Apostle is a common black creature from Explorer Anthology 1 (2022). It has been printed 13 times across 4 sets, from 2013 to 2023. Recent market prices range from $1.64 to $445.74 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
Format legality
Where you can play Shadowborn Apostle in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (13)
Prices range from $1.64 to $445.74 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Double Masters 2022 at $1.64.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic 2014 | 114 | Common | $1.69 | $3.18 |
| Double Masters 2022 | 89 | Common | $1.64 | $2.00 |
| Explorer Anthology 1 This page | 6 | Common | — | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 683 | Rare | — | $74.87 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 682 | Rare | — | $41.85 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 687 | Rare | — | $11.21 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 684 | Rare | — | $75.57 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 685 | Rare | — | $445.74 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 681 | Rare | — | $22.19 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 681Φ | Rare | — | $140.99 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 688 | Rare | — | $84.95 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 680 | Rare | — | $41.53 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 686 | Rare | — | $12.18 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2013-07-01Shadowborn Apostle's first ability lets you ignore only the "four-of" rule. It doesn't let you ignore format legality.
- 2013-07-01You sacrifice the six creatures when you activate the ability. You can't respond to that ability by activating the ability of one of the other Shadowborn Apostles you just sacrificed.
- 2013-07-01You don't have to sacrifice the Shadowborn Apostle whose ability you activated. It can be six other Shadowborn Apostles.
Frequently asked questions
Is Shadowborn Apostle legal in Commander?
Yes — Shadowborn Apostle is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Shadowborn Apostle legal in?
Shadowborn Apostle is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Shadowborn Apostle been printed?
Shadowborn Apostle has been printed 13 times across 4 sets, from 2013 to 2023.
What is the cheapest printing of Shadowborn Apostle?
The cheapest printing is Double Masters 2022 (#89) at about $1.64.
Who illustrated Shadowborn Apostle?
This printing of Shadowborn Apostle was illustrated by Lucas Graciano.