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Aphotic Wisps
SHM · Shadowmoor #55 · Common · released 2008-05-02
{B}
Instant
Target creature becomes black and gains fear until end of turn. (It can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.)
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Merrows skulk the silty bogs around the Wanderbrine, their very thoughts stained with evil.
Aphotic Wisps is a common black instant from Shadowmoor (2008). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2008 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.27 to $11.49 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$1.04
USD Foil$11.49
Format legality
Where you can play Aphotic Wisps in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $0.27 to $11.49 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The List at $0.27.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadowmoor This page | 55 | Common | $1.77 | $11.49 |
| The List | SHM-55 | Common | $0.27 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2008-05-01An effect that changes a permanent’s colors overwrites all its old colors unless it specifically says “in addition to its other colors.” For example, after Cerulean Wisps resolves, the affected creature will just be blue. It doesn’t matter what colors it used to be (even if, for example, it used to be blue and black).
- 2008-05-01Changing a permanent’s color won’t change its text. If you turn Wilt-Leaf Liege blue, it will still affect green creatures and white creatures.
- 2008-05-01Colorless is not a color.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aphotic Wisps legal in Commander?
Yes — Aphotic Wisps is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Aphotic Wisps legal in?
Aphotic Wisps is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Aphotic Wisps been printed?
Aphotic Wisps has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2008 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Aphotic Wisps?
The cheapest printing is The List (#SHM-55) at about $0.27.
Who illustrated Aphotic Wisps?
This printing of Aphotic Wisps was illustrated by Jim Nelson.