Mercy Killing
~$0.18 low · ~$9.03 high
Multicolor. Instant
Shadowmoor #231 · Illustrated by Dave Kendall
Shadowmoor #231 · Illustrated by Dave KendallWhat is Mercy Killing worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
Target creature's controller sacrifices it, then creates X 1/1 green and white Elf Warrior creature tokens, where X is that creature's power.
"We will give you the peace you seek, though you may not yet know you seek it."
Format legality
All 2 printings of Mercy Killing
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The List plst #SHM-231· 2024uncommon· Cardmarket €0.12 | uncommon | $0.18 | No foil printing | €0.12 | |
 Shadowmoor shm #231· 2008uncommon· Cardmarket €0.45 · €2.09 foil | uncommon | $1.14 | $9.03 | €0.45€2.09 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2008
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 3
- EDHREC rank
- #15,710 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Dave Kendall
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Shadowmoor card (#231).
231
- 231Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
Cards from 1998 to mid-2014 print the collector number over the set's card count (like 90/383) next to the copyright line. They have no rarity letter, set code or language code: the set symbol and its colour show the set and rarity.
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (1)
2013-07-01
You target the creature that will be sacrificed when you cast Mercy Killing, then its controller (who may or may not be you) sacrifices it when Mercy Killing resolves. Because this is a sacrifice, neither regeneration nor indestructible will save the creature.
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