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Shelob's Ambush
LTR · The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth #559 · Common · released 2023-11-03
{B}
Instant
Target creature gets +1/+2 and gains deathtouch until end of turn. Create a Food token. (It's an artifact with "{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this token: You gain 3 life.")
As Frodo ran forward, eager, rejoicing to be free, Shelob with hideous speed came behind and stung him in the neck.
Shelob's Ambush is a common black instant from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (2023). It has been printed 2 times across 1 set. Recent market prices range from $0.14 to $0.50 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.35
USD Foil$0.50
Format legality
Where you can play Shelob's Ambush in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $0.14 to $0.50 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth at $0.14.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth | 108 | Common | $0.14 | $0.28 |
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth This page | 559 | Common | $0.34 | $0.50 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2024-11-08Some spells and abilities that create Food tokens may require targets. If each target chosen is an illegal target as that spell or ability tries to resolve, it won't resolve. You won't create any Food tokens.
- 2024-11-08Food is an artifact type. Even though it appears on some creatures, it's never a creature type.
- 2024-11-08You can't sacrifice a Food to pay multiple costs. For example, you can't sacrifice a Food token to activate its own ability and also to activate Maraleaf Rider's ability.
- 2024-11-08Whatever you do, don't eat the delicious cards.
Frequently asked questions
Is Shelob's Ambush legal in Commander?
Yes — Shelob's Ambush is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Shelob's Ambush legal in?
Shelob's Ambush is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Shelob's Ambush been printed?
Shelob's Ambush has been printed 2 times across 1 set.
What is the cheapest printing of Shelob's Ambush?
The cheapest printing is The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (#108) at about $0.14.
Who illustrated Shelob's Ambush?
This printing of Shelob's Ambush was illustrated by Simon Dominic.