Quick Answer

Mardu Shadowspear is a uncommon Creature — Human Warrior from FRF (FRF) costing {B}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Mardu Shadowspear MTG card

Mardu Shadowspear

Creature — Human Warrior

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks, each opponent loses 1 life. Dash {1}{B} (You may cast this spell for its dash cost. If you do, it gains haste, and it's returned from the battlefield to its owner's hand at the beginning of the next end step.)

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 1.0 FRF FRF 🎨 Mark Poole
Dash

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.16
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.42
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.13
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Cardmarket
€0.59
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mardu Shadowspear? Basics

Mardu Shadowspear is a Creature — Human Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks, each opponent loses 1 life. Dash {1}{B} (You may cast this spell for its dash cost. If you do, it gains haste, and it's returned from the battlefield to its owner's hand at the beginning of the next end step.)"

How much mana does Mardu Shadowspear cost to cast? Basics

Mardu Shadowspear has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 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.

Mardu Shadowspear's mana cost of {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.

Mardu Shadowspear has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Mardu Shadowspear's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks, each opponent loses 1 life. Dash {1}{B} (You may cast this spell for its dash cost. If you do, it gains haste, and it's returned from the battlefield to its owner's hand at the beginning of the next end step.)"

What is the current price of Mardu Shadowspear? Pricing

The current market price for Mardu Shadowspear is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.42 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Mardu Shadowspear? Pricing

You can purchase Mardu Shadowspear 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.

Mardu Shadowspear normal: $0.16 | foil: $0.42

Is Mardu Shadowspear legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Mardu Shadowspear in Standard is not available.

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

Is Mardu Shadowspear legal in Modern? Legality

Mardu Shadowspear is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Mardu Shadowspear legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Mardu Shadowspear 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 Mardu Shadowspear legal in Pioneer? Legality

Mardu Shadowspear is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Mardu Shadowspear legal in Legacy? Legality

Mardu Shadowspear is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Mardu Shadowspear legal in Vintage? Legality

Mardu Shadowspear 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 Mardu Shadowspear legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Mardu Shadowspear 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 Mardu Shadowspear from? Details

This printing of Mardu Shadowspear is from FRF (FRF), with collector number 74.

Mardu Shadowspear may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Mardu Shadowspear's rarity? Details

Mardu Shadowspear is a uncommon card in FRF.

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

Who illustrated Mardu Shadowspear? Details

Mardu Shadowspear was illustrated by Mark Poole.

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

What is Mardu Shadowspear's power and toughness? Details

Mardu Shadowspear is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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