Quick Answer

Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire is a rare Legendary Creature — Avatar Rogue from LTR (LTR) costing {2}{U}{B}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire MTG card

Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire

Legendary Creature — Avatar Rogue

Card Text

Activated abilities of lands your opponents control can't be activated unless they're mana abilities. Sharkey has all activated abilities of lands your opponents control except mana abilities. Mana of any type can be spent to activate Sharkey's abilities.

Card Stats

2/4 rare CMC: 4.0 LTR LTR 🎨 Matt Stewart

Market Prices

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$0.11
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TCGPlayer
$0.20
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.18
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€0.44
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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
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire? Basics

Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire is a Legendary Creature — Avatar Rogue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Activated abilities of lands your opponents control can't be activated unless they're mana abilities. Sharkey has all activated abilities of lands your opponents control except mana abilities. Mana of any type can be spent to activate Sharkey's abilities."

How much mana does Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire cost to cast? Basics

Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire has a mana cost of {2}{U}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire's mana cost of {2}{U}{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.

Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire 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.

Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire's current oracle text is: "Activated abilities of lands your opponents control can't be activated unless they're mana abilities. Sharkey has all activated abilities of lands your opponents control except mana abilities. Mana of any type can be spent to activate Sharkey's abilities."

What is the current price of Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire? Pricing

The current market price for Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.2 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire? Pricing

You can purchase Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire 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.

Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.2

Is Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire legal in Modern? Legality

Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire 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 Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire legal in Legacy? Legality

Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire legal in Vintage? Legality

Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire 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 Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire 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 Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire from? Details

This printing of Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire is from LTR (LTR), with collector number 229.

Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire's rarity? Details

Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire is a rare card in LTR.

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

Who illustrated Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire? Details

Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire was illustrated by Matt Stewart.

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

What is Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire's power and toughness? Details

Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire is a 2/4 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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