Quick Answer

Armor of Shadows is a common Instant from CLB (CLB) costing {B}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Commander.

Armor of Shadows MTG card

Armor of Shadows

Instant

Card Text

Until end of turn, target creature gets +1/+0 and gains indestructible. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it.)

"What's softer than silk, stronger than steel, and quieter than thought?" —Warlock riddle

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 CLB CLB 🎨 Craig J Spearing

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Market Prices

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$0.11
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TCGPlayer
$0.23
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.11
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€0.23
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Armor of Shadows? Basics

Armor of Shadows is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Until end of turn, target creature gets +1/+0 and gains indestructible. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it.)"

How much mana does Armor of Shadows cost to cast? Basics

Armor of Shadows has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Armor of Shadows's mana cost of {B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Armor of Shadows has a mana value of 1.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Armor of Shadows's current oracle text is: "Until end of turn, target creature gets +1/+0 and gains indestructible. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it.)"

What is the current price of Armor of Shadows? Pricing

The current market price for Armor of Shadows is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.23 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Armor of Shadows? Pricing

You can purchase Armor of Shadows from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Armor of Shadows normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.23

Is Armor of Shadows legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Armor of Shadows in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Armor of Shadows legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Armor of Shadows in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Armor of Shadows legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Armor of Shadows is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Armor of Shadows legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Armor of Shadows in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Armor of Shadows legal in Legacy? Legality

Armor of Shadows is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Armor of Shadows legal in Vintage? Legality

Armor of Shadows is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Armor of Shadows legal in Pauper? Legality

Armor of Shadows is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Armor of Shadows from? Details

This printing of Armor of Shadows is from CLB (CLB), with collector number 112.

Armor of Shadows may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Armor of Shadows's rarity? Details

Armor of Shadows is a common card in CLB.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Armor of Shadows? Details

Armor of Shadows was illustrated by Craig J Spearing.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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