Shadows of the Past
Shadows of the Past Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Shadows of the Past is $0.18 (ORI #118), and the most expensive is $0.77 (ORI #118, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.35, up 94.4% over 7 days, up 94.4% over 30 days, up 66.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.35 (2026).
Shadows of the Past Printings & Prices
Shadows of the Past has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Shadows of the Past: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.60 cash for ORI #118 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 70% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ORI #118 | Foil | $0.60 | $1.99 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | DDR #60 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | $0.35 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | ORI #118 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Shadows of the Past Rules Text & Legality
Whenever a creature dies, scry 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put that card on the bottom.)
{4}{B}: Each opponent loses 2 life and you gain 2 life. Activate only if there are four or more creature cards in your graveyard.
Shadows of the Past is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Shadows of the Past Rulings
- Jun 22, 2015 Once you legally activate the last ability, it doesn’t matter how many creature cards are in your graveyard as it resolves.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Shadows of the Past has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDR #60 | 2016-09-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
| ORI #118 | 2015-07-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| ORI #118 | 2015-07-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
DDR #60 
ORI #118 Shadows of the Past in Commander
Shadows of the Past is the #14,570 most-played card on EDHREC, down 136 places over the last 30 days.
Shadows of the Past FAQ
How much is Shadows of the Past worth?
Shadows of the Past is worth about $0.35 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.18 to $0.77 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Shadows of the Past legal in Commander?
Yes — Shadows of the Past is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Shadows of the Past been reprinted?
Yes — Shadows of the Past has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Shadows of the Past cheap?
Shadows of the Past trades at about $0.35 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#14,570 on EDHREC).