Quick Answer

Stronghold Overseer is a rare Creature — Demon from TSP (TSP) costing {3}{B}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.58 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Stronghold Overseer MTG card

Stronghold Overseer

Creature — Demon

Card Text

Flying Shadow (This creature can block or be blocked by only creatures with shadow.) {B}{B}: Creatures with shadow get +1/+0 until end of turn and creatures without shadow get -1/-0 until end of turn.

Card Stats

5/5 rare CMC: 6.0 TSP TSP 🎨 Puddnhead
Flying Shadow

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.58
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TCGPlayer
$2.81
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Card Kingdom
$0.59
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Card Kingdom
$3.99
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Cardmarket
€0.19
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Cardmarket
€2.16
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stronghold Overseer? Basics

Stronghold Overseer is a Creature — Demon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Shadow (This creature can block or be blocked by only creatures with shadow.) {B}{B}: Creatures with shadow get +1/+0 until end of turn and creatures without shadow get -1/-0 until end of turn."

How much mana does Stronghold Overseer cost to cast? Basics

Stronghold Overseer has a mana cost of {3}{B}{B}{B}, which equals 6.0 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.

Stronghold Overseer's mana cost of {3}{B}{B}{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.

Stronghold Overseer has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Stronghold Overseer's current oracle text is: "Flying Shadow (This creature can block or be blocked by only creatures with shadow.) {B}{B}: Creatures with shadow get +1/+0 until end of turn and creatures without shadow get -1/-0 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Stronghold Overseer? Pricing

The current market price for Stronghold Overseer is approximately $0.58 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.81 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Stronghold Overseer? Pricing

You can purchase Stronghold Overseer 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.

Stronghold Overseer normal: $0.58 | foil: $2.81

Is Stronghold Overseer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Stronghold Overseer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Stronghold Overseer legal in Modern? Legality

Stronghold Overseer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Stronghold Overseer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Stronghold Overseer 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 Stronghold Overseer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Stronghold Overseer in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Stronghold Overseer legal in Legacy? Legality

Stronghold Overseer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Stronghold Overseer legal in Vintage? Legality

Stronghold Overseer 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 Stronghold Overseer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Stronghold Overseer 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 Stronghold Overseer from? Details

This printing of Stronghold Overseer is from TSP (TSP), with collector number 133.

Stronghold Overseer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Stronghold Overseer's rarity? Details

Stronghold Overseer is a rare card in TSP.

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

Who illustrated Stronghold Overseer? Details

Stronghold Overseer was illustrated by Puddnhead.

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

What is Stronghold Overseer's power and toughness? Details

Stronghold Overseer is a 5/5 creature.

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

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