Nether Shadow
Fourth Edition 149 • rare
- Set
- Fourth Edition
- Collector number
- 149
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Christopher Rush
- Market price
- $0.69
What it does
Haste
At the beginning of your upkeep, if this card is in your graveyard with three or more creature cards above it, you may put this card onto the battlefield.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Nether Shadow debuted in the Limited Edition Alpha set in 1993, representing the early conceptual era of Magic: The Gathering. As a black-aligned creature, it was designed to embody the graveyard-focused mechanics that defined early black deck archetypes, allowing players to return the creature to the battlefield under specific conditions. Its inclusion in Fourth Edition in 1995 marked one of its final core set appearances, cementing its place as a staple for players navigating the game's formative years.
The card's original illustration was created by artist Christopher Rush, a foundational figure in the aesthetic development of early Magic. Rush opted for a stark, haunting visual style that matched the game's gothic fantasy roots, prioritizing atmospheric dread over intricate detail. The artwork was well-regarded by contemporaries for its clarity and immediate readability, a hallmark of early card design that prioritized functional gaming utility while maintaining a distinct, hand-drawn personality.
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