Quick Answer

Subterranean Shambler is a common Creature — Elemental from TSP (TSP) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Subterranean Shambler MTG card

Subterranean Shambler

Creature — Elemental

Card Text

Echo {3}{R} (At the beginning of your upkeep, if this came under your control since the beginning of your last upkeep, sacrifice it unless you pay its echo cost.) When this creature enters or leaves the battlefield, it deals 1 damage to each creature without flying.

Card Stats

2/3 common CMC: 4.0 TSP TSP 🎨 Kev Walker
Echo

Market Prices

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$0.08
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TCGPlayer
$0.21
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$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.08
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€0.28
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Subterranean Shambler? Basics

Subterranean Shambler is a Creature — Elemental card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Echo {3}{R} (At the beginning of your upkeep, if this came under your control since the beginning of your last upkeep, sacrifice it unless you pay its echo cost.) When this creature enters or leaves the battlefield, it deals 1 damage to each creature without flying."

How much mana does Subterranean Shambler cost to cast? Basics

Subterranean Shambler has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Subterranean Shambler's mana cost of {3}{R} 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.

Subterranean Shambler 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.

Subterranean Shambler's current oracle text is: "Echo {3}{R} (At the beginning of your upkeep, if this came under your control since the beginning of your last upkeep, sacrifice it unless you pay its echo cost.) When this creature enters or leaves the battlefield, it deals 1 damage to each creature without flying."

What is the current price of Subterranean Shambler? Pricing

The current market price for Subterranean Shambler is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.21 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Subterranean Shambler? Pricing

You can purchase Subterranean Shambler 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.

Subterranean Shambler normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.21

Is Subterranean Shambler legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Subterranean Shambler in Standard is not available.

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

Is Subterranean Shambler legal in Modern? Legality

Subterranean Shambler is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Subterranean Shambler legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Subterranean Shambler 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 Subterranean Shambler legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Subterranean Shambler in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Subterranean Shambler legal in Legacy? Legality

Subterranean Shambler is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Subterranean Shambler legal in Vintage? Legality

Subterranean Shambler 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 Subterranean Shambler legal in Pauper? Legality

Subterranean Shambler 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 Subterranean Shambler from? Details

This printing of Subterranean Shambler is from TSP (TSP), with collector number 178.

Subterranean Shambler may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Subterranean Shambler's rarity? Details

Subterranean Shambler is a common card in TSP.

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

Who illustrated Subterranean Shambler? Details

Subterranean Shambler was illustrated by Kev Walker.

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

What is Subterranean Shambler's power and toughness? Details

Subterranean Shambler is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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