Intimidator Initiate
Shadowmoor · #96

Intimidator Initiate

Intimidator Initiate is a Common Creature — Goblin Shaman from Shadowmoor (96) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.52 for ungraded copies.

Shadowmoor set collectorsBulk and playset buyers Modern legalLegacy legalPauper legalVintage legalPenny legalCommander legal
TCGPlayer market $0.52
Cardmarket trend €0.18
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Intimidator Initiate suits collectors and players working on Shadowmoor 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 Intimidator Initiate from Shadowmoor?

Intimidator Initiate is a Creature — Goblin Shaman in Shadowmoor numbered 96. Mana cost {R}. Color identity: R. Intimidator Initiate (96) from Shadowmoor should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Shadowmoor. Collector number 96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Intimidator Initiate worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.52 for Intimidator Initiate. Low and high spread runs $0.52 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.18; foil: $0.52; Normal: $0.13. This printing is from Shadowmoor. Collector number 96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetShadowmoor
Number96
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.52
Cardmarket EUR€0.18
cardmarket $0.18
foil $0.52
Normal $0.13

Card stats

ColorsR
Power1

How collectible is Intimidator Initiate?

Intimidator Initiate is a Common printing in Shadowmoor. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Shadowmoor. Collector number 96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2008.

What are the key details for Intimidator Initiate?

Intimidator Initiate lists as Creature — Goblin Shaman. Artist: Ralph Horsley. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Shadowmoor. Collector number 96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

Cactaur's take

Intimidator Initiate (96) from Shadowmoor should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Intimidator Initiate is catalogued as Common Creature — Goblin Shaman in Shadowmoor, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.52 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.18; foil: $0.52; Normal: $0.13).
  • Mana cost {R} and type line Creature — Goblin Shaman 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 Intimidator Initiate from Shadowmoor?

Intimidator Initiate is a Common Creature — Goblin Shaman from Shadowmoor numbered 96 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Intimidator Initiate worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.52 for ungraded Intimidator Initiate. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Intimidator Initiate?

Intimidator Initiate is catalogued as Common in Shadowmoor. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Intimidator Initiate legal in Commander or Standard?

Intimidator Initiate 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 Intimidator Initiate near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.52. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.