Author of Shadows
~$0.58 low · ~$0.96 high
Black. Creature — Shade Warlock
Commander 2021 #35 · Illustrated by Alex Brock
Commander 2021 #35 · Illustrated by Alex BrockWhat is Author of Shadows worth?
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Oracle text
When this creature enters, exile all opponents' graveyards. Choose a nonland card exiled this way. You may cast that card for as long as it remains exiled, and you may spend mana as though it were mana of any color to cast that spell.
3/3
Format legality
All 2 printings of Author of Shadows
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Commander 2021 c21 #35· 2021rare· Cardmarket €0.57 | rare | $0.58 | €0.57 | |
 Commander 2021 c21 #362· 2021Extended Artrare· Cardmarket €0.79 | rare | $0.96 | €0.79 |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2021
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 5
- EDHREC rank
- #13,191 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Alex Brock
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