Skemfar Shadowsage
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Magic: The Gathering
Mana cost
Foundations JumpstartJ25 · #489
- Card type
- Creature — Elf Cleric
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Indicative price
- 0.22 € · 0.32 $
- Mana value
- 4
- Power
- 2
- Toughness
- 5
- Colour
- Black
Card text
When this creature enters, choose one — • Each opponent loses X life, where X is the greatest number of creatures you control that have a creature type in common. • You gain X life, where X is the greatest number of creatures you control that have a creature type in common.
Format legality
- BrawlLegal
- CommanderLegal
- CompetitivebrawlLegal
- DuelLegal
- GladiatorLegal
- HistoricLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- PioneerLegal
- TimelessLegal
- VintageLegal
Legalities follow the imported catalogue; check format rules before a tournament.
Data imported on 2026-10-06 (UTC).
Indicative Scryfall prices, updated daily. ★: foil; ★ E: etched foil. EUR and USD represent different markets.
Printing information
- Illustrator
- Matt Stewart
- Card language
- English
- Release date
- 2024-11-15
Rulings
The amount of life lost or gained is calculated as the triggered ability resolves based on the creatures you control at that time, including Skemfar Shadowsage itself if it's still under your control. You'll always use the greatest number possible. You don't need to choose any creature types. For example, if you control a Giant Wizard, a Giant Warrior, an Elf Warrior, and a Kor Warrior at that time, each opponent will lose 3 life or you'll gain 3 life.
You choose which mode the triggered ability has as you put that ability on the stack. You can't change modes later.
