Skemfar Shadowsage
Foundations Jumpstart 489 • uncommon
- Set
- Foundations Jumpstart
- Collector number
- 489
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Matt Stewart
- Market price
- $0.28
What it does
When this creature enters, choose one —
• Each opponent loses X life, where X is the greatest number of creatures you control that have a creature type in common.
• You gain X life, where X is the greatest number of creatures you control that have a creature type in common.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Skemfar Shadowsage was released as part of the Foundations Jumpstart set, a product designed to act as an accessible entry point for new Magic: The Gathering players. The card draws from the lore of the Kaldheim plane, a setting inspired by Norse mythology where the Skemfar are an ancient, reclusive race of elves. In the context of the game mechanics, it serves as a utility creature that rewards players for having a deep board presence, reflecting the synergistic nature of elven tribal decks.
The artwork was commissioned from Matt Stewart, a veteran illustrator known for his detailed, atmospheric fantasy renderings. Stewart crafted the Shadowsage to embody the mysterious and shadowy essence of the Skemfar elite, utilizing muted, dark tones that contrast with the typical vibrant imagery found in the set. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players seeking efficient, thematic support cards for graveyard and creature-focused strategies within the Foundations environment.
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