Quick Answer

Wall of Shadows is a common Creature — Wall from BCHR (BCHR) costing {1}{B}{B}. Legal in Commander.

Wall of Shadows MTG card

Wall of Shadows

Creature — Wall

Card Text

Defender (This creature can't attack.) Prevent all damage that would be dealt to this creature by creatures it's blocking. This creature can't be the target of spells that can target only Walls or of abilities that can target only Walls.

Card Stats

0/1 common CMC: 3.0 BCHR BCHR 🎨 Pete Venters
Defender

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Oldschool Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wall of Shadows? Basics

Wall of Shadows is a Creature — Wall card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Defender (This creature can't attack.) Prevent all damage that would be dealt to this creature by creatures it's blocking. This creature can't be the target of spells that can target only Walls or of abilities that can target only Walls."

How much mana does Wall of Shadows cost to cast? Basics

Wall of Shadows has a mana cost of {1}{B}{B}, which equals 3.0 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.

Wall of Shadows's mana cost of {1}{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.

Wall of Shadows has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Wall of Shadows's current oracle text is: "Defender (This creature can't attack.) Prevent all damage that would be dealt to this creature by creatures it's blocking. This creature can't be the target of spells that can target only Walls or of abilities that can target only Walls."

What is the current price of Wall of Shadows? Pricing

Price data for Wall of Shadows is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Wall of Shadows? Pricing

You can purchase Wall of Shadows 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 Wall of Shadows legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Wall of Shadows in Standard is not available.

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

Is Wall of Shadows legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Wall of Shadows in Modern is not available.

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

Is Wall of Shadows legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Wall of 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.

Is Wall of Shadows legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Wall of Shadows in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Wall of Shadows legal in Legacy? Legality

Wall of Shadows is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Wall of Shadows legal in Vintage? Legality

Wall of 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).

Is Wall of Shadows legal in Pauper? Legality

Wall of Shadows 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 Wall of Shadows from? Details

This printing of Wall of Shadows is from BCHR (BCHR), with collector number 41.

Wall of Shadows may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Wall of Shadows's rarity? Details

Wall of Shadows is a common card in BCHR.

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

Who illustrated Wall of Shadows? Details

Wall of Shadows was illustrated by Pete Venters.

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

What is Wall of Shadows's power and toughness? Details

Wall of Shadows is a 0/1 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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