Quick Answer

Shadow Guildmage is a common Creature — Human Wizard from MIR (MIR) costing {B}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Shadow Guildmage MTG card

Shadow Guildmage

Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

{U}, {T}: Put target creature you control on top of its owner's library. {R}, {T}: This creature deals 1 damage to any target and 1 damage to you.

To keep the dead so others may live. —Shadow Guild maxim

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 1.0 MIR MIR 🎨 Mike Kimble

Market Prices

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$0.13
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.23
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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
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shadow Guildmage? Basics

Shadow Guildmage is a Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{U}, {T}: Put target creature you control on top of its owner's library. {R}, {T}: This creature deals 1 damage to any target and 1 damage to you."

How much mana does Shadow Guildmage cost to cast? Basics

Shadow Guildmage 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 Guildmage'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 Guildmage 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 Guildmage's current oracle text is: "{U}, {T}: Put target creature you control on top of its owner's library. {R}, {T}: This creature deals 1 damage to any target and 1 damage to you."

What is the current price of Shadow Guildmage? Pricing

The current market price for Shadow Guildmage is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.23 EUR.

Where can I buy Shadow Guildmage? Pricing

You can purchase Shadow Guildmage 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 Guildmage legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Shadow Guildmage in Standard is not available.

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

Is Shadow Guildmage legal in Modern? Legality

Shadow Guildmage is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Shadow Guildmage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Shadow Guildmage 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 Guildmage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Shadow Guildmage in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Shadow Guildmage legal in Legacy? Legality

Shadow Guildmage is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Shadow Guildmage legal in Vintage? Legality

Shadow Guildmage 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 Guildmage legal in Pauper? Legality

Shadow Guildmage 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 Guildmage from? Details

This printing of Shadow Guildmage is from MIR (MIR), with collector number 140.

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

What is Shadow Guildmage's rarity? Details

Shadow Guildmage is a common card in MIR.

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

Who illustrated Shadow Guildmage? Details

Shadow Guildmage was illustrated by Mike Kimble.

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 Guildmage's power and toughness? Details

Shadow Guildmage 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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