Altar of Shadows
Artifact · Rare
Altar of Shadows is currently worth about $0.40 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
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.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 7
- Color identity
- B
- Type line
- Artifact
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2003
- Artist
- Sam Wood
Playability
#21297 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirrodin | 143 | Rare | $0.40 | $5.07 |
Price intelligence
Mirrodin #143 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $5.07 | $0.40 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.38 – $5.13 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Altar of Shadows worth?
Altar of Shadows is currently worth about $0.40 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.40 to $5.07 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Altar of Shadows printed in?
Altar of Shadows has been printed in 1 set, including Mirrodin.
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Is Altar of Shadows legal in Commander?
Yes — Altar of Shadows is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Altar of Shadows legal in Modern?
Yes — Altar of Shadows is legal in Modern.
Is Altar of Shadows on the Reserved List?
No — Altar of Shadows is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Mirrodin
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