Altar of Shadows
~$0.42 low · ~$4.46 high
Colorless. Artifact
Mirrodin #143 · Illustrated by Sam Wood
Mirrodin #143 · Illustrated by Sam WoodWhat is Altar of Shadows worth?
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Oracle text
At the beginning of your first main phase, add 
for each charge counter on this artifact.
, 
: Destroy target creature. Then put a charge counter on this artifact.
Format legality
The only printing of Altar of Shadows
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mirrodin mrd #143· 2003rare· Cardmarket €0.33 · €1.80 foil | rare | $0.42 | $4.46 | €0.33€1.80 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2003
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 7
- EDHREC rank
- #21,859 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Sam Wood
Rulings (2)
2004-10-04
The precombat main phase is the first main phase of the turn. All others are postcombat main phases, even if they technically occur before combat.
2004-12-01
You put the counter on Altar of Shadows even if the creature regenerates.
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