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Death's Shadow
MM3 · Modern Masters 2017 #64 · Rare · released 2017-03-17
{B}
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This creature gets -X/-X, where X is your life total.
The shadow of the candle looms tall even as its light grows dim.
Death's Shadow is a rare black creature from Modern Masters 2017 (2017). It has been printed 8 times across 8 sets, from 2010 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $0.90 to $10.21 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$1.19
USD Foil$1.14
Format legality
Where you can play Death's Shadow in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (8)
Prices range from $0.90 to $10.21 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Mystery Booster 2 at $0.90.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwake | 57 | Rare | $1.72 | $10.21 |
| Modern Masters 2017 This page | 64 | Rare | $1.19 | $1.19 |
| Double Masters | 82 | Rare | $1.32 | $2.02 |
| Historic Anthology 4 | 9 | Rare | — | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 474 | Rare | $4.50 | $6.06 |
| Secret Lair Promo | 8 | Rare | $4.62 | $9.89 |
| Mystery Booster 2 | 180 | Rare | $0.90 | $8.16 |
| Store Championships | 40 | Rare | $7.41 | $6.74 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2020-08-07Death's Shadow's ability applies only while Death's Shadow is on the battlefield. In all other zones, its power and toughness are 13.
- 2020-08-07The value of X changes as you gain and lose life. It's not locked in as Death's Shadow enters the battlefield.
- 2020-08-07If your life total is negative, X is considered to be 0.
- 2020-08-07In a Two-Headed Giant game, your life total is your team's life total.
Frequently asked questions
Is Death's Shadow legal in Commander?
Yes — Death's Shadow is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Death's Shadow legal in?
Death's Shadow is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Death's Shadow been printed?
Death's Shadow has been printed 8 times across 8 sets, from 2010 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Death's Shadow?
The cheapest printing is Mystery Booster 2 (#180) at about $0.90.
Who illustrated Death's Shadow?
This printing of Death's Shadow was illustrated by Howard Lyon.