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Altar of Shadows
ARTIFACT Rare
Mirrodin EDHREC #21,724
$0.41
+0.0%
7 days
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Altar of Shadows Price Summary
Altar of Shadows's current headline price is $0.41.
Altar of Shadows Printings & Prices
1 printings
Altar of Shadows has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Altar of Shadows: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MRD #143 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | MRD #143 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MRD #143 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | MRD #143 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MRD #143 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Altar of Shadows Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗At the beginning of your first main phase, add {B} for each charge counter on this artifact.
{7}, {T}: Destroy target creature. Then put a charge counter on this artifact.
Altar of Shadows is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Altar of Shadows Rulings
2 most recent
- Dec 1, 2004 You put the counter on Altar of Shadows even if the creature regenerates.
- Oct 4, 2004 The precombat main phase is the first main phase of the turn. All others are postcombat main phases, even if they technically occur before combat.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Altar of Shadows has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRD #143 | 2003-10-02 | Rare | Standard |
| MRD #143 | 2003-10-02 | Rare | Standard |
Altar of Shadows in Commander
Altar of Shadows is the #21,724 most-played card on EDHREC, down 358 places over the last 30 days.
Altar of Shadows FAQ
How much is Altar of Shadows worth?
Altar of Shadows is worth about $0.41 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Altar of Shadows legal in Commander?
Yes — Altar of Shadows is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Altar of Shadows been reprinted?
Yes — Altar of Shadows has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Altar of Shadows cheap?
Altar of Shadows trades at about $0.41 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#21,724 on EDHREC).