Quick Answer

Suspicious Shambler is a common Creature — Zombie from FDN (FDN) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Suspicious Shambler MTG card

Suspicious Shambler

Creature — Zombie

Card Text

{4}{B}{B}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create two 2/2 black Zombie creature tokens. Activate only as a sorcery.

It was the perfect disguise—at least until its stomach started moaning.

Card Stats

4/2 common CMC: 4.0 FDN FDN 🎨 Javier Charro

Market Prices

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$0.11
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$0.35
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€0.07
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Suspicious Shambler? Basics

Suspicious Shambler is a Creature — Zombie card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{4}{B}{B}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create two 2/2 black Zombie creature tokens. Activate only as a sorcery."

How much mana does Suspicious Shambler cost to cast? Basics

Suspicious Shambler 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.

Suspicious Shambler'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.

Suspicious 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.

Suspicious Shambler's current oracle text is: "{4}{B}{B}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create two 2/2 black Zombie creature tokens. Activate only as a sorcery."

What is the current price of Suspicious Shambler? Pricing

The current market price for Suspicious Shambler is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Suspicious Shambler? Pricing

You can purchase Suspicious 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.

Is Suspicious Shambler legal in Standard? Legality

Suspicious Shambler is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Suspicious Shambler legal in Modern? Legality

Suspicious Shambler is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Suspicious Shambler legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Suspicious 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 Suspicious Shambler legal in Pioneer? Legality

Suspicious Shambler is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Suspicious Shambler legal in Legacy? Legality

Suspicious Shambler is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Suspicious Shambler legal in Vintage? Legality

Suspicious 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 Suspicious Shambler legal in Pauper? Legality

Suspicious 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 Suspicious Shambler from? Details

This printing of Suspicious Shambler is from FDN (FDN), with collector number 527.

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

What is Suspicious Shambler's rarity? Details

Suspicious Shambler is a common card in FDN.

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

Who illustrated Suspicious Shambler? Details

Suspicious Shambler was illustrated by Javier Charro.

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

What is Suspicious Shambler's power and toughness? Details

Suspicious Shambler is a 4/2 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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