Quick Answer

Slithering Shade is a uncommon Creature — Shade from DIS (DIS) costing {B}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Slithering Shade MTG card

Slithering Shade

Creature — Shade

Card Text

Defender (This creature can't attack.) {B}: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn. Hellbent — This creature can attack as though it didn't have defender as long as you have no cards in hand.

Card Stats

0/1 uncommon CMC: 1.0 DIS DIS 🎨 Daren Bader
Defender Hellbent

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Market Prices

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$0.06
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$0.40
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.05
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€0.52
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Slithering Shade? Basics

Slithering Shade is a Creature — Shade card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Defender (This creature can't attack.) {B}: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn. Hellbent — This creature can attack as though it didn't have defender as long as you have no cards in hand."

How much mana does Slithering Shade cost to cast? Basics

Slithering Shade 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.

Slithering Shade'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.

Slithering Shade 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.

Slithering Shade's current oracle text is: "Defender (This creature can't attack.) {B}: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn. Hellbent — This creature can attack as though it didn't have defender as long as you have no cards in hand."

What is the current price of Slithering Shade? Pricing

The current market price for Slithering Shade is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.4 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Slithering Shade? Pricing

You can purchase Slithering Shade 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.

Slithering Shade normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.4

Is Slithering Shade legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Slithering Shade in Standard is not available.

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

Is Slithering Shade legal in Modern? Legality

Slithering Shade is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Slithering Shade legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Slithering Shade 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 Slithering Shade legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Slithering Shade in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Slithering Shade legal in Legacy? Legality

Slithering Shade is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Slithering Shade legal in Vintage? Legality

Slithering Shade 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 Slithering Shade legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Slithering Shade 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 Slithering Shade from? Details

This printing of Slithering Shade is from DIS (DIS), with collector number 55.

Slithering Shade may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Slithering Shade's rarity? Details

Slithering Shade is a uncommon card in DIS.

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

Who illustrated Slithering Shade? Details

Slithering Shade was illustrated by Daren Bader.

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

What is Slithering Shade's power and toughness? Details

Slithering Shade is a 0/1 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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