Magic: The Gathering

Heap Doll

Shadowmoor 253 • uncommon

Set: Shadowmoor
Collector number: 253
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Colorless
Artist: John Avon
Market price: $0.32

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Market

What it's worth

$0.32market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.31 – $0.37 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card from the Shadowmoor set represents a notable addition for those seeking to complete their collection of uncommon artifacts. Its presence in this specific set grounds it within a unique narrative landscape, making it a thoughtful piece for anyone interested in the thematic depth of this series.

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Card face

What it does

Sacrifice this creature: Exile target card from a graveyard.

"I know one night it won't come back. Then I'll know it's truly done its job."— Braenna, cobblesmith

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Heap Doll card was released in 2008 as part of the Shadowmoor expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Set on the plane of Lorwyn, which had been transformed into the twilight realm of Shadowmoor, the expansion introduced darker, more aggressive themes compared to its predecessor. The card was designed as a rare artifact creature that utilizes a unique damage-redirection mechanic, reflecting the set's focus on complex interactions and board control.

The illustration was created by artist Jesper Ejsing, whose work is known for its moody, ethereal quality fitting for the fantasy setting. Ejsing sought to capture the unsettling, doll-like nature of the construct, emphasizing its skeletal, stitched-together appearance to align with the set's gothic undertones. Within the competitive landscape, the card gained a reputation as a niche defensive tool, valued by players for its ability to deter attackers by threatening to reflect damage back at them.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

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Heap DollUltimate Masters · #228 · uncommon · 2018$0.33

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About Heap Doll

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