Quick Answer

Shepherd of Rot is a common Creature — Zombie Cleric from HOP (HOP) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $5.09 USD. Legal in Commander.

Shepherd of Rot MTG card

Shepherd of Rot

Creature — Zombie Cleric

Card Text

{T}: Each player loses 1 life for each Zombie on the battlefield.

"My priests swore loyalty to the Cabal not until death, but beyond it." —Cabal Patriarch

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 2.0 HOP HOP 🎨 Greg Staples

Market Prices

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$5.09
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$5.49
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€4.69
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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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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shepherd of Rot? Basics

Shepherd of Rot is a Creature — Zombie Cleric card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Each player loses 1 life for each Zombie on the battlefield."

How much mana does Shepherd of Rot cost to cast? Basics

Shepherd of Rot has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 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.

Shepherd of Rot's mana cost of {1}{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.

Shepherd of Rot has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Shepherd of Rot's current oracle text is: "{T}: Each player loses 1 life for each Zombie on the battlefield."

What is the current price of Shepherd of Rot? Pricing

The current market price for Shepherd of Rot is approximately $5.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €4.69 EUR.

Where can I buy Shepherd of Rot? Pricing

You can purchase Shepherd of Rot 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 Shepherd of Rot legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Shepherd of Rot in Standard is not available.

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

Is Shepherd of Rot legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Shepherd of Rot in Modern is not available.

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

Is Shepherd of Rot legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Shepherd of Rot 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 Shepherd of Rot legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Shepherd of Rot in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Shepherd of Rot legal in Legacy? Legality

Shepherd of Rot is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Shepherd of Rot legal in Vintage? Legality

Shepherd of Rot 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 Shepherd of Rot legal in Pauper? Legality

Shepherd of Rot 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 Shepherd of Rot from? Details

This printing of Shepherd of Rot is from HOP (HOP), with collector number 40.

Shepherd of Rot may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Shepherd of Rot's rarity? Details

Shepherd of Rot is a common card in HOP.

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

Who illustrated Shepherd of Rot? Details

Shepherd of Rot was illustrated by Greg Staples.

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

What is Shepherd of Rot's power and toughness? Details

Shepherd of Rot 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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