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Magic: The Gathering

Shadowborn Apostle

Magic 2014 114 • common

Set
Magic 2014
Collector number
114
Rarity
Common
Mana cost
black mana
Type
Creature
Colors
Black
Artist
Lucas Graciano
Market price
$1.86
$1.86est. via TCGplayer
104,743cards tracked
11other printings of this card
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What it does

A deck can have any number of cards named Shadowborn Apostle.

black mana, Sacrifice six creatures named Shadowborn Apostle: Search your library for a Demon creature card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

Formats

Where you can play it

  • StandardNot legal
  • PioneerLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • PauperLegal
  • BrawlLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

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Shadowborn Apostle was released in 2013 as part of the Magic 2014 Core Set. The card was designed with a unique mechanical identity that allows players to bypass standard deck-building restrictions, enabling them to include any number of copies in a single deck. This design choice was intended to facilitate a specific 'combo' playstyle focused on sacrificing six Apostles to search the library for a powerful Demon creature, rewarding players for building thematic, high-density decks.

The artwork was created by Aleksi Briclot, a prolific illustrator known for his atmospheric and dark fantasy style. Briclot's depiction of the Apostle captures the cult-like aesthetic required for the card's lore, emphasizing the communal, ritualistic nature of the group. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players interested in 'tribal' and 'spite' strategies, quickly becoming a staple in casual and Commander formats due to its niche utility and evocative visual storytelling.

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