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Vicious Shadows
ENCHANTMENT Rare
Shards of Alara EDHREC #11,675
$1.96
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7 days
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Vicious Shadows Price Summary
Vicious Shadows's current headline price is $1.96.
Vicious Shadows Printings & Prices
1 printings
Vicious Shadows has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Vicious Shadows: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ALA #119 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ALA #119 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Vicious Shadows Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Vicious Shadows Rulings
2 most recent
- 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
2 printings
Vicious Shadows has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALA #119 | 2008-10-03 | Rare | Standard |
| ALA #119 | 2008-10-03 | Rare | Standard |
Vicious Shadows in Commander
Vicious Shadows is the #11,675 most-played card on EDHREC, down 336 places over the last 30 days.
Vicious Shadows FAQ
How much is Vicious Shadows worth?
Vicious Shadows is worth about $1.96 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 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 $1.96 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#11,675 on EDHREC).