Altar of Shadows
MRDMirrodin/#143/2003Rare
Colour IDMV 7
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.59
Cardmarket€0.20
ManaPool$0.19
TCGplayer$0.40
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.06
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.59High $0.59Low $0.49▲ 20.4%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.40TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 4.8%90d▼ 2.4%
90d high
$0.42
90d low
$0.40
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.40
Mirrodin
- Down 4.8% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 5% below its 90 day high of $0.42.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 1015% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
At the beginning of your first main phase, add for each charge counter on this artifact.
, : Destroy target creature. Then put a charge counter on this artifact.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (2)
wotc1 Dec 2004
You put the counter on Altar of Shadows even if the creature regenerates.
wotc4 Oct 2004
The precombat main phase is the first main phase of the turn. All others are postcombat main phases, even if they technically occur before combat.
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About this card
Altar of Shadows
Altar of Shadows is an Artifact, with mana cost {7} (mana value 7).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.40 (down 4.8% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Altar of Shadows FAQ
How much is Altar of Shadows worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Altar of Shadows is $0.40. It is down 4.8% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.40 to $0.42.
What is the cheapest printing of Altar of Shadows?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Mirrodin at $0.40 on TCGplayer.
What set was Altar of Shadows first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MRD #143, released 2003-10-02.
Is there a foil version of Altar of Shadows?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $4.46 versus $0.40 for nonfoil, which is 1015% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Altar of Shadows legal in Commander?
Yes, Altar of Shadows is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Altar of Shadows legal in Modern?
Yes, Altar of Shadows is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Altar of Shadows legal in Standard?
Altar of Shadows is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Altar of Shadows do?
Altar of Shadows is an Artifact with mana cost {7}. Its Oracle text reads: "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.".