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Shadow the Hedgehog
Price tag $9.40

Legendary CreatureHedgehog Mercenary

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#28 Current Rank
#36 Last Week
#539 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Shadow the Hedgehog.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Shadow the Hedgehog decks.

The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+20% Synergy $4.13
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+11% Synergy $3.13
Sabin, Master Monk Sabin, Master Monk
+10% Synergy $0.15
Starting Town Starting Town
+7% Synergy $24.64
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+6% Synergy $36.25

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Shadow the Hedgehog's abilities and overall game plan.

Great Furnace Great Furnace
+62% Synergy $2.31
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+61% Synergy $6.15
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+46% Synergy $1.07
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+44% Synergy $11.73
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+44% Synergy $9.36
Anger Anger
+42% Synergy $1.81
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+41% Synergy $0.43
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+40% Synergy $3.53
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+37% Synergy $1.32
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+35% Synergy $3.10

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Shadow the Hedgehog decks.

Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+33% Synergy $27.60
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+28% Synergy $1.09
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+22% Synergy $19.16
Big Score Big Score
+22% Synergy $0.68
Reanimate Reanimate
+17% Synergy $7.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.37
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+3% Synergy $3.29
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+1% Synergy $1.36
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.55

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+25% Synergy $29.30
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+21% Synergy $22.94
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+17% Synergy $95.78
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+16% Synergy $48.12
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+16% Synergy $647.46
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+15% Synergy $8.67
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+14% Synergy $57.54
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+14% Synergy $442.75
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+13% Synergy $73.25
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+13% Synergy $117.90

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Shadow the Hedgehog's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Kellogg, Dangerous Mind Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
+34% Synergy $2.36
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+32% Synergy $0.17
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+28% Synergy $3.12
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+28% Synergy $15.83
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
+25% Synergy $0.18
Xorn Xorn
+22% Synergy $5.37
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+22% Synergy $0.23
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+22% Synergy $0.44
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+21% Synergy $13.69
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+21% Synergy $1.07
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
+20% Synergy $0.20
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+17% Synergy $9.30
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+17% Synergy $19.44
Garna, the Bloodflame Garna, the Bloodflame
+17% Synergy $0.10
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+16% Synergy $2.63
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+15% Synergy $2.43
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+14% Synergy $0.54
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+14% Synergy $69.30
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+13% Synergy $1.13
Rev, Tithe Extractor Rev, Tithe Extractor
+13% Synergy $30.67
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+12% Synergy $1.31
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+11% Synergy $2.96
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+11% Synergy $0.35
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+10% Synergy $0.30
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+10% Synergy $2.55
Lightning Skelemental Lightning Skelemental
+10% Synergy $0.74
Tenacious Underdog Tenacious Underdog
+10% Synergy $0.20
Kalain, Reclusive Painter Kalain, Reclusive Painter
+9% Synergy $0.22
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+9% Synergy $0.24
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+9% Synergy $5.52
Undead Sprinter Undead Sprinter
+9% Synergy $0.16
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+9% Synergy $0.99
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+8% Synergy $0.18
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+8% Synergy $5.14
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+8% Synergy $1.06
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+8% Synergy $2.79
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+8% Synergy $0.51
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+8% Synergy $1.14
Rankle and Torbran Rankle and Torbran
+8% Synergy $0.20
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+7% Synergy $1.44
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+7% Synergy $0.49
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+7% Synergy $1.33
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+6% Synergy $19.57
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+6% Synergy $3.58
Prosper, Tome-Bound Prosper, Tome-Bound
+5% Synergy $6.04
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+4% Synergy $0.60
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+4% Synergy $1.11
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+3% Synergy $0.51
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+3% Synergy $0.14
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+1% Synergy $1.97

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Shadow the Hedgehog safe.

Saw in Half Saw in Half
+18% Synergy $4.69
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+17% Synergy $5.27
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+17% Synergy $10.14
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+14% Synergy $8.67
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+13% Synergy $51.90
Entomb Entomb
+12% Synergy $15.23
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+11% Synergy $8.60
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+11% Synergy $12.43
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+10% Synergy $17.07
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+10% Synergy $15.15
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+9% Synergy $1.18
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+7% Synergy $2.33
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+7% Synergy $22.72
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+6% Synergy $5.86
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+6% Synergy $2.88
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+6% Synergy $0.97
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $5.35
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+5% Synergy $0.06
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+5% Synergy $3.08
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+4% Synergy $5.77
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+4% Synergy $9.06
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+3% Synergy $4.38
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+2% Synergy $3.58
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+2% Synergy $1.13
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.77
Dismember Dismember
+2% Synergy $6.62
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+2% Synergy $16.62
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+2% Synergy $2.10
Village Rites Village Rites
+1% Synergy $0.23
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $10.41
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
0% Synergy $0.22
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
0% Synergy $0.22
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
-1% Synergy $3.71
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-2% Synergy $0.61
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.52
Seething Song Seething Song
-3% Synergy $6.26
Abrade Abrade
-4% Synergy $0.09
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-5% Synergy $0.35
Terminate Terminate
-7% Synergy $0.36
Bedevil Bedevil
-10% Synergy $0.76
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-13% Synergy $0.07
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-14% Synergy $0.28

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Shadow the Hedgehog's game plan and control the board.

Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+20% Synergy $16.74
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+18% Synergy $0.65
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+15% Synergy $10.01
Gamble Gamble
+13% Synergy $9.12
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+12% Synergy $1474.14
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+12% Synergy $4.16
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+11% Synergy $6.56
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+10% Synergy $5.80
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+10% Synergy $11.40
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+10% Synergy $10.42
Twinflame Twinflame
+9% Synergy $5.18
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+9% Synergy $20.23
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+9% Synergy $0.43
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+8% Synergy $23.45
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+8% Synergy $167.73
Blood Money Blood Money
+7% Synergy $0.73
Insurrection Insurrection
+7% Synergy $6.62
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+6% Synergy $0.37
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+6% Synergy $0.26
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+6% Synergy $1.13
Damnation Damnation
+5% Synergy $18.49
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+5% Synergy $2.65
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+5% Synergy $3.00
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+5% Synergy $0.34
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+4% Synergy $2.95
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+4% Synergy $4.37
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+4% Synergy $0.43
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+4% Synergy $19.28
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+4% Synergy $0.47
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+4% Synergy $0.35
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+3% Synergy $5.02
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $1.22
Living Death Living Death
+2% Synergy $2.19
Dread Return Dread Return
0% Synergy $0.28
Buried Alive Buried Alive
0% Synergy $1.04
Victimize Victimize
-4% Synergy $0.47
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-6% Synergy $1.64
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-7% Synergy $0.32
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-10% Synergy $0.27
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-12% Synergy $1.77
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-17% Synergy $0.23

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+32% Synergy $1.85
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+27% Synergy $9.47
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+26% Synergy $56.00
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+23% Synergy $10.23
The One Ring The One Ring
+12% Synergy $73.14
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+12% Synergy $6.08
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+11% Synergy $2.55
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+8% Synergy $3.81
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+7% Synergy $0.30
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+7% Synergy $15.92
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+6% Synergy $0.46
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.89
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+3% Synergy $5.02
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $28.62
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+3% Synergy $18.57
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+3% Synergy $4.80
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+2% Synergy $11.42
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+1% Synergy $13.12
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $17.24
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $7.79

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Shadow the Hedgehog's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+22% Synergy $14.49
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+17% Synergy $16.34
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+17% Synergy $0.45
Super State Super State
+17% Synergy $11.79
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
+13% Synergy $1.39
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+12% Synergy $6.46
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+11% Synergy $0.33
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+10% Synergy $6.65
Fervor Fervor
+10% Synergy $3.09
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+9% Synergy $3.52
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+6% Synergy $3.23
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+6% Synergy $0.17
Goblin Assault Goblin Assault
+6% Synergy $0.64
Necropotence Necropotence
+5% Synergy $16.77
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+5% Synergy $0.28
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+5% Synergy $18.40
Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+5% Synergy $12.24
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+5% Synergy $2.93
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+4% Synergy $6.19
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+4% Synergy $6.76
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+4% Synergy $4.69
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+3% Synergy $14.88
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+1% Synergy $20.82
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
0% Synergy $0.57
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
0% Synergy $1.23
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-5% Synergy $1.90
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-8% Synergy $2.28

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Shadow the Hedgehog to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+9% Synergy $0.64

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+15% Synergy $21.45
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+11% Synergy $10.49
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+10% Synergy $40.49
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $2.45
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+9% Synergy $1.86
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+8% Synergy $94.67
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+7% Synergy $350.05
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+6% Synergy $48.16
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+3% Synergy $0.70
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+3% Synergy $0.91
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $26.32
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.31
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.81
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $6.65
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.34

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+26% Synergy $2.00
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+26% Synergy $1.28
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+24% Synergy $157.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+23% Synergy $1.26
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+22% Synergy $66.81
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+21% Synergy $23.83
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+15% Synergy $1.26
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+14% Synergy $0.83
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+13% Synergy $375.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $0.41
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.27
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+8% Synergy $0.73
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.27
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+7% Synergy $3.01
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+7% Synergy $11.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.36
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+6% Synergy $3.01
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $2.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.17
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $2.58
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+4% Synergy $1.45
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+3% Synergy $0.23
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $1.68
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.17

Lands

The mana base foundation for Shadow the Hedgehog decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Drossforge Bridge Drossforge Bridge
+43% Synergy $0.76
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+23% Synergy $14.91
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+20% Synergy $18.28
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+20% Synergy $14.94
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+20% Synergy $8.93
Badlands Badlands
+20% Synergy
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+17% Synergy $8.25
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+12% Synergy $16.70
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+12% Synergy $13.53
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+12% Synergy $25.67
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+11% Synergy $4.34
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+11% Synergy $25.85
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+11% Synergy $22.37
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+11% Synergy $25.70
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+11% Synergy $43.35
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+11% Synergy $0.22
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+10% Synergy $22.45
Power Depot Power Depot
+10% Synergy $0.42
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+9% Synergy $0.53
City of Brass City of Brass
+9% Synergy $16.30
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+8% Synergy $3.89
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+6% Synergy $5.06
Mount Doom Mount Doom
+6% Synergy $4.31
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+6% Synergy $0.17
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $29.83
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $34.13
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $4.46
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
+1% Synergy $1.28
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.29
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-3% Synergy $0.81
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.18
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-3% Synergy $0.20
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-8% Synergy $0.27
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-9% Synergy $0.26
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-9% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-10% Synergy $0.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-14% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-14% Synergy $0.11
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-15% Synergy $0.24
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-16% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-18% Synergy $0.19
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-22% Synergy $0.28

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