Slice from the Shadows is a common Instant from MKM (MKM) costing {X}{B}. Current price: $0.02 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.
Slice from the Shadows
Instant
Card Text
This spell can't be countered. (This includes by the ward ability.) Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn.
"Proft has been poking his nose where it doesn't belong. I want him out of the way." —Judith, to Massacre Girl
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Slice from the Shadows is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
Its ability reads: "This spell can't be countered. (This includes by the ward ability.) Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn."
Slice from the Shadows has a mana cost of {X}{B}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).
It requires B mana to cast.
Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.
Slice from the Shadows's mana cost of {X}{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.
Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.
Slice from the Shadows 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."
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.
Slice from the Shadows's current oracle text is: "This spell can't be countered. (This includes by the ward ability.) Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn."
The current market price for Slice from the Shadows is approximately $0.02 USD on TCGPlayer.
A foil copy costs approximately $0.12 USD.
On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.
You can purchase Slice from the Shadows from major MTG retailers including:
- TCGPlayer (USA)
- Card Kingdom (USA)
- Cardmarket (Europe)
Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.
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.
Slice from the Shadows normal: $0.02 | foil: $0.12
Slice from the Shadows is Legal in Standard format.
Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.
Slice from the Shadows is Legal in Modern format.
Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.
Slice from the Shadows is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.
Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.
Slice from the Shadows is Legal in Pioneer format.
Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.
Slice from the Shadows is Legal in Legacy format.
Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.
Slice from the Shadows 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).
Slice from the Shadows is Legal in Pauper format.
Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.
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.
This printing of Slice from the Shadows is from MKM (MKM), with collector number 103.
Slice from the Shadows may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.
Slice from the Shadows is a common card in MKM.
Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.
Slice from the Shadows was illustrated by Lie Setiawan.
Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.
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