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You choose which mode the triggered ability has as you put that ability on the stack. You can't change modes later.
MTG · Card
◇ Catalog #759
Skemfar Shadowsage
sld·#759·rare·extended_art
Illus. Matt Stewart
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wishlisted
Feb '24
2 yr ago
Value
$1.93$0 (-4.1%)
30 days high $0.98 · low $0.93
Volatility · moderate
USD$0.93EUR€0.64
NM$0.93
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Played in EDH
EDHrec rank #4,555 · Niche pick
Variants
Gameplay
Creature — Elf Cleric
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.
2/5
Legalities
tlrnot legal
duellegal
brawllegal
pennynot legal
PreDHnot legal
Rulings · 2
wotc
The amount of life lost or gained is calculated as the triggered ability resolves based on the creatures you control at that time, including Skemfar Shadowsage itself if it's still under your control. You'll always use the greatest number possible. You don't need to choose any creature types. For example, if you control a Giant Wizard, a Giant Warrior, an Elf Warrior, and a Kor Warrior at that time, each opponent will lose 3 life or you'll gain 3 life.
Context
Last observed at $0.93, down from $0.97 thirty days ago. Over the trailing 90 days the price moved between $0.56 and $0.98 across 35 observations. Headline volatility reads moderate. Cross-checked across TCGplayer, eBay sold, Cardmarket EU, and Star City.
Last observed on Scryfall 17 hours ago at $0.93.
This printing is one of 2 catalogued treatments from SLD — the lineup includes Extended Art alongside the standard finish. Across our catalog the Rarix library tracks every variant in the same family so collectors can compare price, scarcity and demand inside a single lineage.
This card belongs to *Secret Lair Drop* (released February 2024).
Card #759 in Secret Lair Drop.
Rarity tier: rare. Rares occupy the bottom-of-pack rare slot in standard boosters.
Card type: Creature — Elf Cleric. Color identity: black. Mana cost: {3}{B} (4 converted).
Legal in Duel, Brawl, Legacy, Modern, Pioneer, and Vintage.
EDHrec ranks this card #4,555 in Commander, putting it in the niche-pick tier of the format's playable pool.
Illustrated by Matt Stewart.
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