Author of Shadows
Creature — Shade Warlock · Rare
Author of Shadows is currently worth about $0.44 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
When this creature enters, exile all opponents' graveyards. Choose a nonland card exiled this way. You may cast that card for as long as it remains exiled, and you may spend mana as though it were mana of any color to cast that spell.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 5
- Color identity
- B
- Type line
- Creature — Shade Warlock
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2021
- Artist
- Alex Brock
- P/T
- 3/3
Playability
#12548 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
RareWell earns a commission on qualifying TCGplayer purchases made through this link, at no extra cost to you.
Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commander 2021 | 362 | Rare | $0.89 | — |
| Commander 2021 | 35 | Rare | $0.44 | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 90066 | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
Commander 2021 #362 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.89 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$0.88 – $0.89 · Scryfall estimate
Be the first to showcase this card
No one on RareWell has Author of Shadows in a public collection yet. Add yours and you'll be the collector everyone finds here.
Similar cards on RareWell
Frequently asked
How much is Author of Shadows worth?
Author of Shadows is currently worth about $0.44 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.44 to $0.89 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Author of Shadows printed in?
Author of Shadows has been printed in 2 sets, including Commander 2021, Magic Online Promos.
Can I buy Author of Shadows on RareWell?
No copies of Author of Shadows are listed right now, but collectors list cards daily — and if you own one, you can list it for sale or trade in minutes, free.
Is Author of Shadows legal in Commander?
Yes — Author of Shadows is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Author of Shadows legal in Modern?
Author of Shadows is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Author of Shadows on the Reserved List?
No — Author of Shadows is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Commander 2021 · Magic Online Promos
Own a Author of Shadows? Put it on display.
Import your collection from ManaBox or any CSV in minutes — live prices, a beautiful public page at your own address, and collectors to trade with. Entirely free.
Showcase your collection — free