Quick Answer

Horrid Shadowspinner is a uncommon Creature — Horror from MH3 (MH3) costing {1}{U}{B}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Horrid Shadowspinner MTG card

Horrid Shadowspinner

Creature — Horror

Card Text

Lifelink Whenever this creature attacks, you may draw cards equal to its power. If you do, discard that many cards.

"The daylight's done, the nightmare's spun. It crawls off the loom, and into your room." —Kithkin children's rhyme

Card Stats

2/3 uncommon CMC: 3.0 MH3 MH3 🎨 Ben Wootten
Lifelink

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.06
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TCGPlayer
$0.20
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.05
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Cardmarket
€0.04
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horrid Shadowspinner? Basics

Horrid Shadowspinner is a Creature — Horror card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Lifelink Whenever this creature attacks, you may draw cards equal to its power. If you do, discard that many cards."

How much mana does Horrid Shadowspinner cost to cast? Basics

Horrid Shadowspinner has a mana cost of {1}{U}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, U 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.

Horrid Shadowspinner's mana cost of {1}{U}{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.

Horrid Shadowspinner 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.

Horrid Shadowspinner's current oracle text is: "Lifelink Whenever this creature attacks, you may draw cards equal to its power. If you do, discard that many cards."

What is the current price of Horrid Shadowspinner? Pricing

The current market price for Horrid Shadowspinner is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.2 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Horrid Shadowspinner? Pricing

You can purchase Horrid Shadowspinner 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.

Horrid Shadowspinner normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.2

Is Horrid Shadowspinner legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Horrid Shadowspinner in Standard is not available.

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

Is Horrid Shadowspinner legal in Modern? Legality

Horrid Shadowspinner is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Horrid Shadowspinner legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Horrid Shadowspinner 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 Horrid Shadowspinner legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Horrid Shadowspinner in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Horrid Shadowspinner legal in Legacy? Legality

Horrid Shadowspinner is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Horrid Shadowspinner legal in Vintage? Legality

Horrid Shadowspinner 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 Horrid Shadowspinner legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Horrid Shadowspinner 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 Horrid Shadowspinner from? Details

This printing of Horrid Shadowspinner is from MH3 (MH3), with collector number 188.

Horrid Shadowspinner may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Horrid Shadowspinner's rarity? Details

Horrid Shadowspinner is a uncommon card in MH3.

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

Who illustrated Horrid Shadowspinner? Details

Horrid Shadowspinner was illustrated by Ben Wootten.

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

What is Horrid Shadowspinner's power and toughness? Details

Horrid Shadowspinner is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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