Shadowborn Apostle
Shadowborn Apostle Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Shadowborn Apostle is $1.52 (2X2 #89), and the most expensive is $425.59 (SLD #685, Borderless, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.52, up 2.0% over 7 days, up 2.0% over 30 days, down 13.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.21 (2026).
Shadowborn Apostle Printings & Prices
Shadowborn Apostle has 12 tracked printings across 3 sets, in foil, step and compleat foil and nonfoil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Shadowborn Apostle: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $295.00 cash for SLD #685 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 34% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLD #685 | Foil | $295.00 | $449.99 | 34% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #685 | Foil | $200.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #681Φ | Step and Compleat Foil | $110.00 | $179.99 | 39% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #681 | Foil | $75.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #683 | Foil | $65.00 | $99.99 | 35% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #688 | Foil | $56.00 | $84.99 | 34% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #683 | Foil | $55.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #684 | Foil | $51.00 | $84.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #688 | Foil | $40.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #684 | Foil | $40.00 | — | — |
Shadowborn Apostle Rules Text & Legality
A deck can have any number of cards named Shadowborn Apostle.
{B}, Sacrifice six creatures named Shadowborn Apostle: Search your library for a Demon creature card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
Shadowborn Apostle is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
Shadowborn Apostle Rulings
- Jul 1, 2013 Shadowborn Apostle's first ability lets you ignore only the "four-of" rule. It doesn't let you ignore format legality.
- Jul 1, 2013 You don't have to sacrifice the Shadowborn Apostle whose ability you activated. It can be six other Shadowborn Apostles.
- Jul 1, 2013 You sacrifice the six creatures when you activate the ability. You can't respond to that ability by activating the ability of one of the other Shadowborn Apostles you just sacrificed.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Shadowborn Apostle has been reprinted 14 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2X2 #89 | 2022-07-08 | Common | Standard |
| 2X2 #89 | 2022-07-08 | Common | Standard |
| SLD #683 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #682 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #686 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #684 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #687 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #685 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #688 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #681Φ | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
2X2 #89 
SLD #683 Showing the 10 most recent of 14 printings.
Shadowborn Apostle in Commander
Shadowborn Apostle is the #10,246 most-played card on EDHREC, down 81 places over the last 30 days.
Shadowborn Apostle FAQ
How much is Shadowborn Apostle worth?
Shadowborn Apostle is worth about $1.52 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $1.52 to $425.59 across 12 tracked printings.
Is Shadowborn Apostle legal in Commander?
Yes — Shadowborn Apostle is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Shadowborn Apostle been reprinted?
Yes — Shadowborn Apostle has been reprinted 14 times, with 12 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Shadowborn Apostle cheap?
Shadowborn Apostle trades at about $1.52 — 14 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#10,246 on EDHREC).