Magic: The Gathering

Mercy Killing

Shadowmoor 231 • uncommon

Set: Shadowmoor
Collector number: 231
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana green mana or white mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Green · White
Artist: Dave Kendall
Market price: $1.30

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What it's worth

$1.30market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$1.30 – $1.55 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon card from the Shadowmoor set, Mercy Killing offers players a versatile instant-speed removal option that balances creature destruction with the potential for creating a swarm of tokens. Its utility at the table lies in this tactical trade-off, making it a thoughtful inclusion for those looking to manage the board state while simultaneously building their own presence.

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What it does

Target creature's controller sacrifices it, then creates X 1/1 green and white Elf Warrior creature tokens, where X is that creature's power.

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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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Mercy KillingThe List · #SHM-231 · uncommon · 2024$0.22

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