Quick Answer

Shadow Alley Denizen is a common Creature — Vampire Rogue from DDM (DDM) costing {B}. Current price: $0.25 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Shadow Alley Denizen MTG card

Shadow Alley Denizen

Creature — Vampire Rogue

Card Text

Whenever another black creature you control enters, target creature gains intimidate until end of turn. (It can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or creatures that share a color with it.)

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 1.0 DDM DDM 🎨 Cynthia Sheppard

Market Prices

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$0.25
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$0.39
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€0.15
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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 (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shadow Alley Denizen? Basics

Shadow Alley Denizen is a Creature — Vampire Rogue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever another black creature you control enters, target creature gains intimidate until end of turn. (It can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or creatures that share a color with it.)"

How much mana does Shadow Alley Denizen cost to cast? Basics

Shadow Alley Denizen 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.

Shadow Alley Denizen'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.

Shadow Alley Denizen 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.

Shadow Alley Denizen's current oracle text is: "Whenever another black creature you control enters, target creature gains intimidate until end of turn. (It can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or creatures that share a color with it.)"

What is the current price of Shadow Alley Denizen? Pricing

The current market price for Shadow Alley Denizen is approximately $0.25 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Shadow Alley Denizen? Pricing

You can purchase Shadow Alley Denizen 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.

Is Shadow Alley Denizen legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Shadow Alley Denizen in Standard is not available.

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

Is Shadow Alley Denizen legal in Modern? Legality

Shadow Alley Denizen is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Shadow Alley Denizen legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Shadow Alley Denizen 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 Shadow Alley Denizen legal in Pioneer? Legality

Shadow Alley Denizen is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Shadow Alley Denizen legal in Legacy? Legality

Shadow Alley Denizen is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Shadow Alley Denizen legal in Vintage? Legality

Shadow Alley Denizen 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 Shadow Alley Denizen legal in Pauper? Legality

Shadow Alley Denizen 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 Shadow Alley Denizen from? Details

This printing of Shadow Alley Denizen is from DDM (DDM), with collector number 44.

Shadow Alley Denizen may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Shadow Alley Denizen's rarity? Details

Shadow Alley Denizen is a common card in DDM.

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

Who illustrated Shadow Alley Denizen? Details

Shadow Alley Denizen was illustrated by Cynthia Sheppard.

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

What is Shadow Alley Denizen's power and toughness? Details

Shadow Alley Denizen 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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