Quick Answer

Shadow of the Grave is a rare Instant from AKH (AKH) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.6 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Shadow of the Grave MTG card

Shadow of the Grave

Instant

Card Text

Return to your hand all cards in your graveyard that you cycled or discarded this turn.

"Death has seeped into every part of this plane. I can feel it on my skin and taste it like sand in my mouth." —Nissa Revane

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 AKH AKH 🎨 Darek Zabrocki

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.60
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TCGPlayer
$1.81
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Card Kingdom
$0.59
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Card Kingdom
$2.99
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Cardmarket
€0.37
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Cardmarket
€1.38
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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 (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shadow of the Grave? Basics

Shadow of the Grave is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Return to your hand all cards in your graveyard that you cycled or discarded this turn."

How much mana does Shadow of the Grave cost to cast? Basics

Shadow of the Grave has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 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 the Grave's mana cost of {1}{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 the Grave has a mana value of 2.0. 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 the Grave's current oracle text is: "Return to your hand all cards in your graveyard that you cycled or discarded this turn."

What is the current price of Shadow of the Grave? Pricing

The current market price for Shadow of the Grave is approximately $0.6 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.81 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.37 EUR.

Where can I buy Shadow of the Grave? Pricing

You can purchase Shadow of the Grave 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 of the Grave normal: $0.6 | foil: $1.81

Is Shadow of the Grave legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Shadow of the Grave legal in Modern? Legality

Shadow of the Grave is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Shadow of the Grave legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Shadow of the Grave 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 the Grave legal in Pioneer? Legality

Shadow of the Grave 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 the Grave legal in Legacy? Legality

Shadow of the Grave is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Shadow of the Grave legal in Vintage? Legality

Shadow of the Grave 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 the Grave legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Shadow of the Grave 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 the Grave from? Details

This printing of Shadow of the Grave is from AKH (AKH), with collector number 107.

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

What is Shadow of the Grave's rarity? Details

Shadow of the Grave is a rare card in AKH.

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

Who illustrated Shadow of the Grave? Details

Shadow of the Grave was illustrated by Darek Zabrocki.

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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