Quick Answer

Shadowborn Apostle is a common Creature — Human Cleric from 2X2 (2X2) costing {B}. Current price: $1.81 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Shadowborn Apostle MTG card

Shadowborn Apostle

Creature — Human Cleric

Card Text

A deck can have any number of cards named Shadowborn Apostle. {B}, Sacrifice six creatures named Shadowborn Apostle: Search your library for a Demon creature card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 1.0 2X2 2X2 🎨 Lucas Graciano

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$1.81
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$1.57
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$2.29
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Card Kingdom
$2.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.91
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Cardmarket
€1.07
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 (13 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shadowborn Apostle? Basics

Shadowborn Apostle is a Creature — Human Cleric card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "A deck can have any number of cards named Shadowborn Apostle. {B}, Sacrifice six creatures named Shadowborn Apostle: Search your library for a Demon creature card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle."

How much mana does Shadowborn Apostle cost to cast? Basics

Shadowborn Apostle has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 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.

Shadowborn Apostle's mana cost of {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.

Shadowborn Apostle 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.

Shadowborn Apostle's current oracle text is: "A deck can have any number of cards named Shadowborn Apostle. {B}, Sacrifice six creatures named Shadowborn Apostle: Search your library for a Demon creature card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Shadowborn Apostle? Pricing

The current market price for Shadowborn Apostle is approximately $1.81 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.57 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.91 EUR.

Where can I buy Shadowborn Apostle? Pricing

You can purchase Shadowborn Apostle 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.

Shadowborn Apostle normal: $1.81 | foil: $1.57

Is Shadowborn Apostle legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Shadowborn Apostle in Standard is not available.

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

Is Shadowborn Apostle legal in Modern? Legality

Shadowborn Apostle is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Shadowborn Apostle legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Shadowborn Apostle 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 Shadowborn Apostle legal in Pioneer? Legality

Shadowborn Apostle is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Shadowborn Apostle legal in Legacy? Legality

Shadowborn Apostle is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Shadowborn Apostle legal in Vintage? Legality

Shadowborn Apostle 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 Shadowborn Apostle legal in Pauper? Legality

Shadowborn Apostle 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 Shadowborn Apostle from? Details

This printing of Shadowborn Apostle is from 2X2 (2X2), with collector number 89.

Shadowborn Apostle may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Shadowborn Apostle's rarity? Details

Shadowborn Apostle is a common card in 2X2.

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

Who illustrated Shadowborn Apostle? Details

Shadowborn Apostle was illustrated by Lucas Graciano.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Shadowborn Apostle's power and toughness? Details

Shadowborn Apostle is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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