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
- Finish
- Surge
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
Shadow in the Warp was released in 2022 as part of the Warhammer 40,000 Commander set for Magic: The Gathering. This collaborative release marked a significant intersection between Wizards of the Coast and Games Workshop, designed to translate the complex tabletop mechanics of the Warhammer 40,000 universe into the format of Magic: The Gathering's Commander decks. The card appears in the Tyranid Swarm deck, representing the psychic suppression exerted by the Tyranid hive mind upon enemy forces.
The artwork for this specific card was illustrated by Alexander Mokhov, who captured the overwhelming, ethereal dread associated with Tyranid incursions. The design intent was to provide players with a functional representation of how Tyranids disrupt enemy spellcasting, translating the lore of the Warp-shadow into a disruptive mana-taxing effect. Upon release, the card was widely received as a staple for its color identity and its ability to consistently influence the tempo of multiplayer games.
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