Quick Answer

Reach of Shadows is a common Instant from FRF (FRF) costing {4}{B}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Reach of Shadows MTG card

Reach of Shadows

Instant

Card Text

Destroy target creature that's one or more colors.

"Is it better to be a fool or a coward? Fools may get things done occasionally, but cowards live longer." —Ghelesh Shadowmane, rakshasa mage

Card Stats

common CMC: 5.0 FRF FRF 🎨 Daarken

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.03
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TCGPlayer
$0.30
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$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.09
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€0.21
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reach of Shadows? Basics

Reach of Shadows is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Destroy target creature that's one or more colors."

How much mana does Reach of Shadows cost to cast? Basics

Reach of Shadows has a mana cost of {4}{B}, which equals 5.0 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.

Reach of Shadows's mana cost of {4}{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.

Reach of Shadows has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Reach of Shadows's current oracle text is: "Destroy target creature that's one or more colors."

What is the current price of Reach of Shadows? Pricing

The current market price for Reach of Shadows is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.3 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Reach of Shadows? Pricing

You can purchase Reach of Shadows 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.

Reach of Shadows normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.3

Is Reach of Shadows legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Reach of Shadows in Standard is not available.

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

Is Reach of Shadows legal in Modern? Legality

Reach of Shadows is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Reach of Shadows legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Reach of Shadows 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 Reach of Shadows legal in Pioneer? Legality

Reach of Shadows is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Reach of Shadows legal in Legacy? Legality

Reach of Shadows is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Reach of Shadows legal in Vintage? Legality

Reach of Shadows 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 Reach of Shadows legal in Pauper? Legality

Reach of Shadows is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Reach of Shadows from? Details

This printing of Reach of Shadows is from FRF (FRF), with collector number 81.

Reach of Shadows may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Reach of Shadows's rarity? Details

Reach of Shadows is a common card in FRF.

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

Who illustrated Reach of Shadows? Details

Reach of Shadows was illustrated by Daarken.

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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