Quick Answer

Marrow Shards is a uncommon Instant from NPH (NPH) costing {W/P}. Current price: $0.21 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Marrow Shards MTG card

Marrow Shards

Instant

Card Text

({W/P} can be paid with either {W} or 2 life.) Marrow Shards deals 1 damage to each attacking creature.

"We are a single entity. Dissenters must be sutured into the Orthodoxy." —Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 NPH NPH 🎨 Raymond Swanland

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.21
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$13.87
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$6.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.22
Normal
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Cardmarket
€2.87
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marrow Shards? Basics

Marrow Shards is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "({W/P} can be paid with either {W} or 2 life.) Marrow Shards deals 1 damage to each attacking creature."

How much mana does Marrow Shards cost to cast? Basics

Marrow Shards has a mana cost of {W/P}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Marrow Shards's mana cost of {W/P} 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.

Marrow Shards 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.

Marrow Shards's current oracle text is: "({W/P} can be paid with either {W} or 2 life.) Marrow Shards deals 1 damage to each attacking creature."

What is the current price of Marrow Shards? Pricing

The current market price for Marrow Shards is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $13.87 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.22 EUR.

Where can I buy Marrow Shards? Pricing

You can purchase Marrow Shards 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.

Marrow Shards normal: $0.21 | foil: $13.87

Is Marrow Shards legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Marrow Shards in Standard is not available.

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

Is Marrow Shards legal in Modern? Legality

Marrow Shards is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Marrow Shards legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Marrow Shards 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 Marrow Shards legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Marrow Shards in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Marrow Shards legal in Legacy? Legality

Marrow Shards is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Marrow Shards legal in Vintage? Legality

Marrow Shards 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 Marrow Shards legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Marrow Shards 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 Marrow Shards from? Details

This printing of Marrow Shards is from NPH (NPH), with collector number 15.

Marrow Shards may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Marrow Shards's rarity? Details

Marrow Shards is a uncommon card in NPH.

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

Who illustrated Marrow Shards? Details

Marrow Shards was illustrated by Raymond Swanland.

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

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