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Skemfar Shadowsage is a uncommon Creature — Elf Cleric from J25 (J25) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Skemfar Shadowsage MTG card

Skemfar Shadowsage

Creature — Elf Cleric

Card Text

When this creature enters, choose one — • Each opponent loses X life, where X is the greatest number of creatures you control that have a creature type in common. • You gain X life, where X is the greatest number of creatures you control that have a creature type in common.

Card Stats

2/5 uncommon CMC: 4.0 J25 J25 🎨 Matt Stewart

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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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skemfar Shadowsage? Basics

Skemfar Shadowsage is a Creature — Elf Cleric card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, choose one — • Each opponent loses X life, where X is the greatest number of creatures you control that have a creature type in common. • You gain X life, where X is the greatest number of creatures you control that have a creature type in common."

How much mana does Skemfar Shadowsage cost to cast? Basics

Skemfar Shadowsage has a mana cost of {3}{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.

Skemfar Shadowsage's mana cost of {3}{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.

Skemfar Shadowsage 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.

Skemfar Shadowsage's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, choose one — • Each opponent loses X life, where X is the greatest number of creatures you control that have a creature type in common. • You gain X life, where X is the greatest number of creatures you control that have a creature type in common."

What is the current price of Skemfar Shadowsage? Pricing

The current market price for Skemfar Shadowsage is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

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

Where can I buy Skemfar Shadowsage? Pricing

You can purchase Skemfar Shadowsage 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 Skemfar Shadowsage legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Skemfar Shadowsage in Standard is not available.

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

Is Skemfar Shadowsage legal in Modern? Legality

Skemfar Shadowsage is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Skemfar Shadowsage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Skemfar Shadowsage 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 Skemfar Shadowsage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Skemfar Shadowsage is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Skemfar Shadowsage legal in Legacy? Legality

Skemfar Shadowsage is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Skemfar Shadowsage legal in Vintage? Legality

Skemfar Shadowsage 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 Skemfar Shadowsage legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Skemfar Shadowsage 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 Skemfar Shadowsage from? Details

This printing of Skemfar Shadowsage is from J25 (J25), with collector number 489.

Skemfar Shadowsage may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Skemfar Shadowsage's rarity? Details

Skemfar Shadowsage is a uncommon card in J25.

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

Who illustrated Skemfar Shadowsage? Details

Skemfar Shadowsage 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 Skemfar Shadowsage's power and toughness? Details

Skemfar Shadowsage is a 2/5 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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