Quick Answer

Shadow Lance is a uncommon Enchantment — Aura from GPT (GPT) costing {W}. Current price: $0.19 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Shadow Lance MTG card

Shadow Lance

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant creature Enchanted creature has first strike. {1}{B}: Enchanted creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn.

Shadow lances are crafted from harvested souls. The more wicked the sinner, the keener the blade.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 GPT GPT 🎨 Hideaki Takamura
Enchant

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.19
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.18
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.18
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Cardmarket
€0.58
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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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shadow Lance? Basics

Shadow Lance is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant creature Enchanted creature has first strike. {1}{B}: Enchanted creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn."

How much mana does Shadow Lance cost to cast? Basics

Shadow Lance has a mana cost of {W}, 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.

Shadow Lance's mana cost of {W} 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 Lance 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 Lance's current oracle text is: "Enchant creature Enchanted creature has first strike. {1}{B}: Enchanted creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Shadow Lance? Pricing

The current market price for Shadow Lance is approximately $0.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.18 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Shadow Lance? Pricing

You can purchase Shadow Lance 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.

Shadow Lance normal: $0.19 | foil: $0.18

Is Shadow Lance legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Shadow Lance legal in Modern? Legality

Shadow Lance is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Shadow Lance legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Shadow Lance 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 Lance legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Shadow Lance legal in Legacy? Legality

Shadow Lance is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Shadow Lance legal in Vintage? Legality

Shadow Lance 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 Lance legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Shadow Lance 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 Shadow Lance from? Details

This printing of Shadow Lance is from GPT (GPT), with collector number 14.

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

What is Shadow Lance's rarity? Details

Shadow Lance is a uncommon card in GPT.

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

Who illustrated Shadow Lance? Details

Shadow Lance was illustrated by Hideaki Takamura.

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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