Quick Answer

Shadow the Hedgehog is a mythic Legendary Creature — Hedgehog Mercenary from SLD (SLD) costing {B}{B}{R}{R}. Current price: $4.67 USD. Legal in Commander.

Shadow the Hedgehog MTG card

Shadow the Hedgehog

Legendary Creature — Hedgehog Mercenary

Card Text

Haste Whenever Shadow the Hedgehog or another creature you control with flash or haste dies, draw a card. Chaos Control — Each spell you cast has split second if mana from an artifact was spent to cast it. (As long as it's on the stack, players can't cast spells or activate abilities that aren't mana abilities.)

Card Stats

4/2 mythic CMC: 4.0 SLD SLD 🎨 Tracy Yardley
Haste

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$4.67
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$5.49
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$6.99
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€4.75
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€7.44
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shadow the Hedgehog? Basics

Shadow the Hedgehog is a Legendary Creature — Hedgehog Mercenary card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Haste Whenever Shadow the Hedgehog or another creature you control with flash or haste dies, draw a card. Chaos Control — Each spell you cast has split second if mana from an artifact was spent to cast it. (As long as it's on the stack, players can't cast spells or activate abilities that aren't mana abilities.)"

How much mana does Shadow the Hedgehog cost to cast? Basics

Shadow the Hedgehog has a mana cost of {B}{B}{R}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R 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.

Shadow the Hedgehog's mana cost of {B}{B}{R}{R} 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.

Shadow the Hedgehog has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Shadow the Hedgehog's current oracle text is: "Haste Whenever Shadow the Hedgehog or another creature you control with flash or haste dies, draw a card. Chaos Control — Each spell you cast has split second if mana from an artifact was spent to cast it. (As long as it's on the stack, players can't cast spells or activate abilities that aren't mana abilities.)"

What is the current price of Shadow the Hedgehog? Pricing

The current market price for Shadow the Hedgehog is approximately $4.67 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €4.75 EUR.

Where can I buy Shadow the Hedgehog? Pricing

You can purchase Shadow the Hedgehog 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.

Is Shadow the Hedgehog legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Shadow the Hedgehog in Standard is not available.

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

Is Shadow the Hedgehog legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Shadow the Hedgehog in Modern is not available.

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

Is Shadow the Hedgehog legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Shadow the Hedgehog 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 Shadow the Hedgehog legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Shadow the Hedgehog in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Shadow the Hedgehog legal in Legacy? Legality

Shadow the Hedgehog is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Shadow the Hedgehog legal in Vintage? Legality

Shadow the Hedgehog 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 Shadow the Hedgehog legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Shadow the Hedgehog in Pauper is not available.

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 Shadow the Hedgehog from? Details

This printing of Shadow the Hedgehog is from SLD (SLD), with collector number 2086.

Shadow the Hedgehog may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Shadow the Hedgehog's rarity? Details

Shadow the Hedgehog is a mythic card in SLD.

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

Who illustrated Shadow the Hedgehog? Details

Shadow the Hedgehog was illustrated by Tracy Yardley.

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

What is Shadow the Hedgehog's power and toughness? Details

Shadow the Hedgehog is a 4/2 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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