Magic: The Gathering

Sword of Light and Shadow

Assassin's Creed 125 • mythic

Set: Assassin's Creed
Collector number: 125
Rarity: Mythic
Mana cost: 3 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Bruce Brenneise
Market price: $14.55

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What it's worth

$14.55market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$13.48 – $14.87 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a mythic artifact, this card represents a pinnacle of rarity within its collection, making it a highly sought-after centerpiece for those who value both prestige and power. Its classification as an artifact allows it to serve as a versatile, defining tool on the tabletop, drawing thematic strength from its integration into the broader series.

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Card face

What it does

Equipped creature gets +2/+2 and has protection from white and from black.

Whenever equipped creature deals combat damage to a player, you gain 3 life and you may return up to one target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.

Equip 2 generic mana

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Sword of Light and Shadow was introduced as a mythic artifact card in the Magic: The Gathering Universes Beyond collaboration with the Assassin's Creed franchise. Designed to represent the iconic weaponry found within the historical action series, the card functions as an equipment that provides combat bonuses and graveyard recursion, mechanical themes that align with the stealth and recovery motifs central to the games.

The card features artwork by Bruce Brenneise, whose depiction emphasizes the dualistic nature of the artifact. His design choices were intended to capture the blending of ancient historical aesthetics with the high-tech, glowing aesthetic often associated with the Pieces of Eden. Upon its release, the card was received as a versatile inclusion for commander and legacy formats, valued for its utility in boosting player survivability and recycling defeated resources.

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About

About Sword of Light and Shadow

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