Quick Answer

Shadow Rider is a common Creature — Knight from WTH (WTH) costing {2}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Commander.

Shadow Rider MTG card

Shadow Rider

Creature — Knight

Card Text

Flanking (Whenever a creature without flanking blocks this creature, the blocking creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn.)

In its world of complete darkness, it has no shadows to fear.

Card Stats

3/3 common CMC: 4.0 WTH WTH 🎨 Pete Venters
Flanking

Market Prices

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$0.12
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.08
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shadow Rider? Basics

Shadow Rider is a Creature — Knight card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flanking (Whenever a creature without flanking blocks this creature, the blocking creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn.)"

How much mana does Shadow Rider cost to cast? Basics

Shadow Rider has a mana cost of {2}{B}{B}, which equals 4.0 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 Rider's mana cost of {2}{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 Rider has a mana value of 4.0. 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 Rider's current oracle text is: "Flanking (Whenever a creature without flanking blocks this creature, the blocking creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn.)"

What is the current price of Shadow Rider? Pricing

The current market price for Shadow Rider is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Shadow Rider? Pricing

You can purchase Shadow Rider 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 Rider legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Shadow Rider legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Shadow Rider in Modern is not available.

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

Is Shadow Rider legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Shadow Rider 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 Rider legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Shadow Rider legal in Legacy? Legality

Shadow Rider is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Shadow Rider legal in Vintage? Legality

Shadow Rider 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 Rider legal in Pauper? Legality

Shadow Rider 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 Rider from? Details

This printing of Shadow Rider is from WTH (WTH), with collector number 79.

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

What is Shadow Rider's rarity? Details

Shadow Rider is a common card in WTH.

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

Who illustrated Shadow Rider? Details

Shadow Rider was illustrated by Pete Venters.

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 Rider's power and toughness? Details

Shadow Rider is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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