Shadow in the Warp
Warhammer 40,000 Commander 140 • rare
- Set
- Warhammer 40,000 Commander
- Collector number
- 140
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana green mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Green · Red
- Artist
- Kim Sokol
- Market price
- $16.63
What it does
The first creature spell you cast each turn costs 2 generic mana less to cast.
Whenever an opponent casts their first noncreature spell each turn, this enchantment deals 2 damage to that player.
The astropath collapsed, his empty eye sockets aglow. He spoke three words before falling lifeless to the ground: "They . . . are . . . coming!"
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
The Shadow in the Warp card was released in 2022 as part of the Warhammer 40,000 Commander set for Magic: The Gathering. This collaborative deck series marked a significant intersection between Wizards of the Coast and Games Workshop, designed to translate the dark, sprawling lore of the Tyranid faction into the mechanics of the Commander format. The card represents a key psychic ability of the Tyranid Hive Mind, functioning as a global disruption effect that penalizes opponents for casting non-creature spells.
The art was created by illustrator Games Workshop, capturing the ominous, ethereal presence of the Tyranid psychic suppression field. Within the meta, the card received immediate attention for its ability to punish spell-heavy decks, fitting perfectly into the 'Tyranid Swarm' deck's strategy of board control and resource attrition. It is widely considered a staple for players utilizing high-mana value creatures and commanders who rely on overwhelming the board.
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