Skemfar Shadowsage
Current paper retail
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This printing
SetSLD
Collector #759
Released2024-02-23
Rarityrare
ArtistMatt Stewart
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
AttributesReprint
ScryfallOpen ↗

Skemfar Shadowsage

RareColour IDMV 4
Creature — Elf Cleric
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.
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Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Other printings
2 other English printingsEarliest 2021-02-05Newest 2024-11-15Cheapest priced $0.33 in KHM
Rulings (2)
wotc5 Feb 2021
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.
wotc5 Feb 2021
You choose which mode the triggered ability has as you put that ability on the stack. You can't change modes later.