Quick Answer

Shadow Prophecy is a common Instant from DMU (DMU) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Shadow Prophecy MTG card

Shadow Prophecy

Instant

Card Text

Domain — Look at the top X cards of your library, where X is the number of basic land types among lands you control. Put up to two of them into your hand and the rest into your graveyard. You lose 2 life.

"Lord Windgrace, grant me wisdom."

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 DMU DMU 🎨 Rovina Cai
Domain

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.06
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TCGPlayer
$0.11
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.05
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Cardmarket
€0.29
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shadow Prophecy? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Domain — Look at the top X cards of your library, where X is the number of basic land types among lands you control. Put up to two of them into your hand and the rest into your graveyard. You lose 2 life."

How much mana does Shadow Prophecy cost to cast? Basics

Shadow Prophecy has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 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 Prophecy's mana cost of {2}{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 Prophecy has a mana value of 3.0. 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 Prophecy's current oracle text is: "Domain — Look at the top X cards of your library, where X is the number of basic land types among lands you control. Put up to two of them into your hand and the rest into your graveyard. You lose 2 life."

What is the current price of Shadow Prophecy? Pricing

The current market price for Shadow Prophecy is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.11 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Shadow Prophecy? Pricing

You can purchase Shadow Prophecy 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 Prophecy normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.11

Is Shadow Prophecy legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Shadow Prophecy legal in Modern? Legality

Shadow Prophecy is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Shadow Prophecy legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Shadow Prophecy 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 Prophecy legal in Pioneer? Legality

Shadow Prophecy is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Shadow Prophecy legal in Legacy? Legality

Shadow Prophecy is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Shadow Prophecy legal in Vintage? Legality

Shadow Prophecy 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 Prophecy legal in Pauper? Legality

Shadow Prophecy 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 Prophecy from? Details

This printing of Shadow Prophecy is from DMU (DMU), with collector number 105.

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

What is Shadow Prophecy's rarity? Details

Shadow Prophecy is a common card in DMU.

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

Who illustrated Shadow Prophecy? Details

Shadow Prophecy was illustrated by Rovina Cai.

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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