You choose which mode the triggered ability has as you put that ability on the stack. You can't change modes later.
Skemfar Shadowsage
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.
Last observed on Scryfall 2 months ago at $0.90. Over the trailing 90 days the price moved between $0.56 and $0.98 across 51 observations. Cross-checked across TCGplayer, eBay sold, Cardmarket EU, and Star City.
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.
Card #759 of *Secret Lair Drop*, the set that shipped alongside the February 2024 Secret Lair Drop release.
Card type: Creature — Elf Cleric, color identity black, printed at rare. Rares occupy the bottom-of-pack rare slot in standard boosters. Mana cost: {3}{B} (4 converted).
Legal across the major constructed formats — Modern, Legacy, Vintage, and Commander — plus Standard rotation play.
EDHrec ranks this card #4,572 in Commander, putting it in the niche-pick tier of the format's playable pool.
Illustrated by Matt Stewart. Rarix catalogs 988 other cards credited to this artist.
Magic: The Gathering · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · Illus. Matt Stewart
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