Looming Shade
Looming Shade is a Common Creature — Shade from Ninth Edition (142★) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.45 for ungraded copies.
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Who is this card for?
Looming Shade suits collectors and players working on Ninth Edition who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Looming Shade from Ninth Edition?
Looming Shade is a Creature — Shade in Ninth Edition numbered 142★. Mana cost {2}{B}. Color identity: B. Looming Shade (142★) from Ninth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Ninth Edition.
What is Looming Shade worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.45 for Looming Shade. Low and high spread runs $0.45 to null. This printing is from Ninth Edition. Collector number 142★ distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2005.
| Set | Ninth Edition |
|---|---|
| Number | 142★ |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.45 |
| Cardmarket EUR | — |
| foil | $0.45 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Looming Shade?
Looming Shade is a Common printing in Ninth Edition. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Ninth Edition. Collector number 142★ distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
What are the key details for Looming Shade?
Looming Shade lists as Creature — Shade. Artist: Kev Walker. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Ninth Edition. Collector number 142★ distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Looming Shade (142★) from Ninth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Looming Shade is catalogued as Common Creature — Shade in Ninth Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.45.
- Mana cost {2}{B} and type line Creature — Shade help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Looming Shade from Ninth Edition?
Looming Shade is a Common Creature — Shade from Ninth Edition numbered 142★ in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Looming Shade worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.45 for ungraded Looming Shade. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Looming Shade?
Looming Shade is catalogued as Common in Ninth Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Looming Shade legal in Commander or Standard?
Looming Shade shows format legality in modern, legacy, pauper, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Looming Shade near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.45. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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