Shadow Alley Denizen
Gatecrash 76 • common
- Set
- Gatecrash
- Collector number
- 76
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Cynthia Sheppard
- Market price
- $0.23
What it does
Whenever another black creature you control enters, target creature gains intimidate until end of turn. (It can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or creatures that share a color with it.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Shadow Alley Denizen on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Shadow Alley Denizen was released in 2013 as part of the Gatecrash expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set on the cityscape plane of Ravnica, this card represents the Dimir guild, a clandestine organization of information brokers and assassins. It was designed as a common creature to provide synergy for aggressive black-aligned decks, specifically rewarding players for casting other black creatures by granting the 'menace' effect, which makes the creature harder for opponents to block.
The artwork was illustrated by Volkan Baga, a prolific contributor to the game. Baga’s illustration captures the atmospheric, noir-inspired aesthetic of the Dimir, depicting a shadowy figure emerging from the urban architecture of Ravnica. The design reflects the set's focus on guild-based mechanics, emphasizing the flavor of a secretive society operating within the darker corners of a sprawling metropolis.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Shadow Alley Denizen
Shadow Alley Denizen is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Gatecrash 76 • common. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Shadow Alley Denizen on collecto.rs?
Shadow Alley Denizen doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Shadow Alley Denizen?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Shadow Alley Denizen catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Shadow Alley Denizen is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
