Vicious Shadows
~$1.96 low · ~$6.65 high
Red. Enchantment
Shards of Alara #119 · Illustrated by Joshua Hagler
Shards of Alara #119 · Illustrated by Joshua HaglerWhat is Vicious Shadows worth?
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Oracle text
Whenever a creature dies, you may have this enchantment deal damage to target player equal to the number of cards in that player's hand.
"Thrashes of the ancient past still linger in spirit and shadow, desperate to sink their claws into our souls." —Rakka Mar
Format legality
The only printing of Vicious Shadows
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shards of Alara ala #119· 2008rare· Cardmarket €1.29 · €3.74 foil | rare | $1.96 | $6.65 | €1.29€3.74 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2008
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 7
- EDHREC rank
- #11,826 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Joshua Hagler
Rulings (2)
2008-10-01
The number of cards in the targeted opponent’s hand is checked only when the ability resolves.
2008-10-01
The player you target doesn’t have to be the controller of the creature that was put into a graveyard.
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