Shadow Alley Denizen
Shadow Alley Denizen Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Shadow Alley Denizen is $0.20 (DDM #44), and the most expensive is $0.90 (GTC #76, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.24, up 20.0% over 7 days, up 20.0% over 30 days, up 20.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.31 (2026).
Shadow Alley Denizen Printings & Prices
Shadow Alley Denizen has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Shadow Alley Denizen: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.50 cash for GTC #76 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 75% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | GTC #76 | Foil | $0.50 | $1.99 | 75% |
| CoolStuffInc | GTC #76 | Foil | $0.15 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RVR #92 | Foil | $0.12 | $0.79 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | DDM #44 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | GTC #76 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | RVR #92 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Shadow Alley Denizen Rules Text & Legality
Whenever another black creature you control enters, target creature gains intimidate until end of turn. (It can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or creatures that share a color with it.)
Shadow Alley Denizen is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
Shadow Alley Denizen Rulings
- Jan 24, 2013 Shadow Alley Denizen can be chosen as the target of its own ability.
- Jan 24, 2013 The black creature that entered can be chosen as the target of Shadow Alley Denizen's ability, but it won't be able to attack that turn unless it also has haste.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Shadow Alley Denizen has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RVR #92 | 2024-01-12 | Common | Standard | $0.12 | $0.08 |
| RVR #92 | 2024-01-12 | Common | Standard | $0.06 | $0.06 |
| DDM #44 | 2014-03-14 | Common | Standard | — | — |
| GTC #76 | 2013-02-01 | Common | Standard | — | — |
| GTC #76 | 2013-02-01 | Common | Standard | — | — |
RVR #92 
DDM #44 
GTC #76 Shadow Alley Denizen in Commander
Shadow Alley Denizen is the #7,232 most-played card on EDHREC, up 1 place over the last 30 days.
Shadow Alley Denizen FAQ
How much is Shadow Alley Denizen worth?
Shadow Alley Denizen is worth about $0.24 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $0.20 to $0.90 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Shadow Alley Denizen legal in Commander?
Yes — Shadow Alley Denizen is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Shadow Alley Denizen been reprinted?
Yes — Shadow Alley Denizen has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Shadow Alley Denizen cheap?
Shadow Alley Denizen trades at about $0.24 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,232 on EDHREC).