Quick Answer

Sewer Shambler is a common Creature — Zombie from RTR (RTR) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sewer Shambler MTG card

Sewer Shambler

Creature — Zombie

Card Text

Swampwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Swamp.) Scavenge {2}{B} ({2}{B}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Put a number of +1/+1 counters equal to this card's power on target creature. Scavenge only as a sorcery.)

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 3.0 RTR RTR 🎨 Nils Hamm
Scavenge Swampwalk

Market Prices

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$0.03
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$0.26
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.05
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€0.28
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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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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sewer Shambler? Basics

Sewer Shambler is a Creature — Zombie card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Swampwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Swamp.) Scavenge {2}{B} ({2}{B}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Put a number of +1/+1 counters equal to this card's power on target creature. Scavenge only as a sorcery.)"

How much mana does Sewer Shambler cost to cast? Basics

Sewer Shambler 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.

Sewer Shambler'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.

Sewer Shambler 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.

Sewer Shambler's current oracle text is: "Swampwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Swamp.) Scavenge {2}{B} ({2}{B}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Put a number of +1/+1 counters equal to this card's power on target creature. Scavenge only as a sorcery.)"

What is the current price of Sewer Shambler? Pricing

The current market price for Sewer Shambler is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.26 USD.

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

Where can I buy Sewer Shambler? Pricing

You can purchase Sewer Shambler 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.

Sewer Shambler normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.26

Is Sewer Shambler legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sewer Shambler in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sewer Shambler legal in Modern? Legality

Sewer Shambler is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sewer Shambler legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sewer Shambler 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 Sewer Shambler legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sewer Shambler is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sewer Shambler legal in Legacy? Legality

Sewer Shambler is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sewer Shambler legal in Vintage? Legality

Sewer Shambler 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 Sewer Shambler legal in Pauper? Legality

Sewer Shambler 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 Sewer Shambler from? Details

This printing of Sewer Shambler is from RTR (RTR), with collector number 75.

Sewer Shambler may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sewer Shambler's rarity? Details

Sewer Shambler is a common card in RTR.

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

Who illustrated Sewer Shambler? Details

Sewer Shambler was illustrated by Nils Hamm.

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

What is Sewer Shambler's power and toughness? Details

Sewer Shambler is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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