Shadow of Doubt
Shadow of Doubt Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Shadow of Doubt is $1.90 (RAV #253), and the most expensive is $12.89 (RAV #253, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.54, up 89.3% over 7 days, up 13.1% over 30 days, up 119.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.54 (2026).
Shadow of Doubt Printings & Prices
Shadow of Doubt has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Shadow of Doubt: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $9.00 cash for RAV #253 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | RAV #253 | Foil | $9.00 | $17.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | RAV #253 | Foil | $8.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #414 | Foil | $2.75 | $5.49 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #414 | Foil | $2.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #414 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | RAV #253 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #414 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | $3.99 | 81% |
| Card Kingdom | RAV #253 | Nonfoil | $0.65 | $3.49 | 81% |
Shadow of Doubt Rules Text & Legality
({U/B} can be paid with either {U} or {B}.)
Players can't search libraries this turn.
Draw a card.
Shadow of Doubt is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Shadow of Doubt Rulings
- Oct 1, 2005 Effects that instruct you to reveal or look at cards from the top of you library will still work. Only effects that use the word "search" are affected.
- Oct 1, 2005 If an effect says "Search your library . . . then shuffle your library," you shuffle you libraries even though you can't search.
- Oct 1, 2005 If an effect says "You may search your library . . . If you do, shuffle your library" or "You may search your library . . . then shuffle your library," you can't choose to search, so you won't shuffle.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Shadow of Doubt has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLD #414 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #414 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| RAV #253 | 2005-10-07 | Rare | Standard |
| RAV #253 | 2005-10-07 | Rare | Standard |
SLD #414 
RAV #253 Shadow of Doubt in Commander
Shadow of Doubt is the #18,743 most-played card on EDHREC, down 286 places over the last 30 days.
Shadow of Doubt FAQ
How much is Shadow of Doubt worth?
Shadow of Doubt is worth about $3.54 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $1.90 to $12.89 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Shadow of Doubt legal in Commander?
Yes — Shadow of Doubt is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Shadow of Doubt been reprinted?
Yes — Shadow of Doubt has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Shadow of Doubt cheap?
Shadow of Doubt trades at about $3.54 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#18,743 on EDHREC).