Quick Answer

Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar is a uncommon Legendary Creature — Nightmare Cat from CMR (CMR) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.23 USD. Legal in Commander.

Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar MTG card

Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar

Legendary Creature — Nightmare Cat

Card Text

Commanders you control have menace and deathtouch. Partner (You can have two commanders if both have partner.)

She sticks to her chosen master closer than their own shadow.

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 3.0 CMR CMR 🎨 Jesper Ejsing
Partner

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.23
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TCGPlayer
$0.40
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.14
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Cardmarket
€0.28
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar? Basics

Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar is a Legendary Creature — Nightmare Cat card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Commanders you control have menace and deathtouch. Partner (You can have two commanders if both have partner.)"

How much mana does Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar cost to cast? Basics

Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar's mana cost of {2}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar's current oracle text is: "Commanders you control have menace and deathtouch. Partner (You can have two commanders if both have partner.)"

What is the current price of Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar? Pricing

The current market price for Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar is approximately $0.23 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.4 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar? Pricing

You can purchase Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar normal: $0.23 | foil: $0.4

Is Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar legal in Legacy? Legality

Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar legal in Vintage? Legality

Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar from? Details

This printing of Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar is from CMR (CMR), with collector number 126.

Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar's rarity? Details

Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar is a uncommon card in CMR.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar? Details

Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar was illustrated by Jesper Ejsing.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar's power and toughness? Details

Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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