Quick Answer

Shadow of Mortality is a rare Creature — Avatar from PRM (PRM) costing {13}{B}{B}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Shadow of Mortality MTG card

Shadow of Mortality

Creature — Avatar

Card Text

If your life total is less than your starting life total, this spell costs {X} less to cast, where X is the difference.

Card Stats

7/7 rare CMC: 15.0 PRM PRM 🎨 Anato Finnstark

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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shadow of Mortality? Basics

Shadow of Mortality is a Creature — Avatar card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "If your life total is less than your starting life total, this spell costs {X} less to cast, where X is the difference."

How much mana does Shadow of Mortality cost to cast? Basics

Shadow of Mortality has a mana cost of {13}{B}{B}, which equals 15.0 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 of Mortality's mana cost of {13}{B}{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 of Mortality has a mana value of 15.0. 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 of Mortality's current oracle text is: "If your life total is less than your starting life total, this spell costs {X} less to cast, where X is the difference."

What is the current price of Shadow of Mortality? Pricing

Price data for Shadow of Mortality is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Shadow of Mortality? Pricing

You can purchase Shadow of Mortality 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 of Mortality legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Shadow of Mortality in Standard is not available.

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

Is Shadow of Mortality legal in Modern? Legality

Shadow of Mortality is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Shadow of Mortality legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Shadow of Mortality 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 of Mortality legal in Pioneer? Legality

Shadow of Mortality is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Shadow of Mortality legal in Legacy? Legality

Shadow of Mortality is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Shadow of Mortality legal in Vintage? Legality

Shadow of Mortality 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 of Mortality legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Shadow of Mortality 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 of Mortality from? Details

This printing of Shadow of Mortality is from PRM (PRM), with collector number 99703.

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

What is Shadow of Mortality's rarity? Details

Shadow of Mortality is a rare card in PRM.

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

Who illustrated Shadow of Mortality? Details

Shadow of Mortality was illustrated by Anato Finnstark.

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 of Mortality's power and toughness? Details

Shadow of Mortality is a 7/7 creature.

Power (7) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (7) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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