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Vicious Shadows Shards of Alara MTG card
ALA #119 · Art by Joshua Hagler
ALA set symbol, RareShards of Alara#119Rare

Vicious Shadows

Enchantment
TCGplayer market · ALA #119 nonfoil
$1.93 −1.0% −$0.02, 7 days
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EDHREC rank
#11,923 Down 148 in 30 days
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Vicious Shadows Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.93, down 1.0% over 7 days, down 1.5% over 30 days, up 2.7% over 90 days.

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Vicious Shadows Printings & Prices

Vicious Shadows has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

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Vicious Shadows Rules Text & Legality

Vicious Shadows

Whenever a creature dies, you may have this enchantment deal damage to target player equal to the number of cards in that player's hand.

"Thrashes of the ancient past still linger in spirit and shadow, desperate to sink their claws into our souls." —Rakka Mar

Vicious Shadows is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

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Vicious Shadows Rulings

  • Oct 1, 2008

    The number of cards in the targeted opponent’s hand is checked only when the ability resolves.

  • Oct 1, 2008

    The player you target doesn’t have to be the controller of the creature that was put into a graveyard.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Vicious Shadows has been reprinted 2 times.

  • Oct 3, 2008ALA set symbol, RareShards of AlaraALA #119
  • Oct 3, 2008ALA set symbol, RareShards of Alara · foilALA #119

Vicious Shadows in Commander

Vicious Shadows is the #11,923 most-played card on EDHREC, down 148 places over the last 30 days.

#11,923 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 148 in 30 days

Vicious Shadows FAQ

How much is Vicious Shadows worth?

Vicious Shadows is worth about $1.93 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Vicious Shadows legal in Commander?

Yes. Vicious Shadows is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.

Has Vicious Shadows been reprinted?

Yes. Vicious Shadows has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Vicious Shadows cheap?

Vicious Shadows trades at about $1.93; 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#11,923 on EDHREC).