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Shao Jun is a uncommon Legendary Creature — Human Assassin from ACR (ACR) costing {1}{U}{R}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Shao Jun MTG card

Shao Jun

Legendary Creature — Human Assassin

Card Text

Leap Strike — During your turn, Shao Jun has flying and first strike. Rope Dart — Tap two untapped artifacts you control: Shao Jun deals 1 damage to each opponent.

"I shall walk in the darkness and strike swiftly. No one will stop me in my hunt."

Card Stats

3/3 uncommon CMC: 3.0 ACR ACR 🎨 Stephen Stark
Leap Strike Rope Dart

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.13
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TCGPlayer
$0.11
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.08
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Cardmarket
€0.29
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shao Jun? Basics

Shao Jun is a Legendary Creature — Human Assassin card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Leap Strike — During your turn, Shao Jun has flying and first strike. Rope Dart — Tap two untapped artifacts you control: Shao Jun deals 1 damage to each opponent."

How much mana does Shao Jun cost to cast? Basics

Shao Jun has a mana cost of {1}{U}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, U 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.

Shao Jun's mana cost of {1}{U}{R} 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.

Shao Jun 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.

Shao Jun's current oracle text is: "Leap Strike — During your turn, Shao Jun has flying and first strike. Rope Dart — Tap two untapped artifacts you control: Shao Jun deals 1 damage to each opponent."

What is the current price of Shao Jun? Pricing

The current market price for Shao Jun is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.11 USD.

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

Where can I buy Shao Jun? Pricing

You can purchase Shao Jun 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.

Shao Jun normal: $0.13 | foil: $0.11

Is Shao Jun legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Shao Jun in Standard is not available.

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

Is Shao Jun legal in Modern? Legality

Shao Jun is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Shao Jun legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Shao Jun 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 Shao Jun legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Shao Jun in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Shao Jun legal in Legacy? Legality

Shao Jun is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Shao Jun legal in Vintage? Legality

Shao Jun 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 Shao Jun legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Shao Jun 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 Shao Jun from? Details

This printing of Shao Jun is from ACR (ACR), with collector number 63.

Shao Jun may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Shao Jun's rarity? Details

Shao Jun is a uncommon card in ACR.

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

Who illustrated Shao Jun? Details

Shao Jun was illustrated by Stephen Stark.

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

What is Shao Jun's power and toughness? Details

Shao Jun 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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