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Shadow the Hedgehog

Legendary Creature — Hedgehog 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

#644 Current Rank
#138 Last Week
#2092 Last Month

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 $2.49
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+11% Synergy $2.27
Sabin, Master Monk Sabin, Master Monk
+10% Synergy $0.26
Starting Town Starting Town
+7% Synergy $9.68
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+6% Synergy $36.17

High Synergy Cards

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

Great Furnace Great Furnace
+62% Synergy $4.52
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+61% Synergy $1.37
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+46% Synergy $0.80
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+44% Synergy
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+44% Synergy $7.59
Anger Anger
+42% Synergy $1.61
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+41% Synergy $0.41
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+40% Synergy $3.98
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+37% Synergy $1.15
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+35% Synergy $3.81

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 $29.47
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+28% Synergy $1.14
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+22% Synergy $16.82
Big Score Big Score
+22% Synergy $0.58
Reanimate Reanimate
+17% Synergy $7.29
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.42
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.26
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+3% Synergy $3.23
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+1% Synergy $1.70
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.45

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+25% Synergy $26.63
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+21% Synergy $19.76
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+17% Synergy $99.37
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+16% Synergy $44.70
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+16% Synergy $628.94
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+15% Synergy $8.10
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+14% Synergy $57.82
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+14% Synergy $441.07
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+13% Synergy $68.61
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+13% Synergy $111.67

Creatures

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

Kellogg, Dangerous Mind Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
+34% Synergy $1.37
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+32% Synergy $0.11
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+28% Synergy $1.64
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+28% Synergy $13.28
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
+25% Synergy $0.15
Xorn Xorn
+22% Synergy $4.28
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+22% Synergy $0.17
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+22% Synergy $0.32
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+21% Synergy $11.48
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+21% Synergy $0.92
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
+20% Synergy $0.12
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+17% Synergy $8.84
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+17% Synergy $12.41
Garna, the Bloodflame Garna, the Bloodflame
+17% Synergy $0.06
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+16% Synergy $1.91
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+15% Synergy $1.58
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+14% Synergy $0.44
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+14% Synergy $71.89
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+13% Synergy $0.98
Rev, Tithe Extractor Rev, Tithe Extractor
+13% Synergy $29.11
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+12% Synergy $1.39
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+11% Synergy $3.07
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+11% Synergy $0.32
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+10% Synergy $0.41
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+10% Synergy $2.40
Lightning Skelemental Lightning Skelemental
+10% Synergy $0.90
Tenacious Underdog Tenacious Underdog
+10% Synergy $0.17
Kalain, Reclusive Painter Kalain, Reclusive Painter
+9% Synergy $0.20
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+9% Synergy $0.21
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+9% Synergy $6.02
Undead Sprinter Undead Sprinter
+9% Synergy $0.10
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+9% Synergy $0.76
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+8% Synergy $0.19
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+8% Synergy $5.18
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+8% Synergy $1.17
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+8% Synergy $5.04
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+8% Synergy $0.35
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+8% Synergy $0.82
Rankle and Torbran Rankle and Torbran
+8% Synergy $0.17
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+7% Synergy $1.10
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+7% Synergy $0.42
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+7% Synergy $1.36
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+6% Synergy $16.12
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+6% Synergy $2.56
Prosper, Tome-Bound Prosper, Tome-Bound
+5% Synergy $8.31
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+4% Synergy $0.51
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+4% Synergy $0.79
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+3% Synergy $0.44
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+3% Synergy $0.16
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+1% Synergy $4.83

Instants

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

Saw in Half Saw in Half
+18% Synergy $4.57
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+17% Synergy $5.33
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+17% Synergy $10.19
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+14% Synergy $9.39
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+13% Synergy $53.06
Entomb Entomb
+12% Synergy $13.30
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+11% Synergy $7.86
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+11% Synergy $12.57
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+10% Synergy $15.85
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+10% Synergy $16.54
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+9% Synergy $1.12
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+7% Synergy $2.47
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+7% Synergy $21.95
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+6% Synergy $3.46
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+6% Synergy $2.41
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+6% Synergy $0.74
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $4.28
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+5% Synergy $0.07
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+5% Synergy $3.08
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+4% Synergy $5.79
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+4% Synergy $8.14
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+3% Synergy $2.89
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+2% Synergy $2.25
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+2% Synergy $0.87
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.80
Dismember Dismember
+2% Synergy $5.84
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+2% Synergy $16.01
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+2% Synergy $1.55
Village Rites Village Rites
+1% Synergy $0.20
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $8.85
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
0% Synergy $0.29
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
0% Synergy $0.20
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
-1% Synergy $4.41
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-2% Synergy $0.52
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $10.89
Seething Song Seething Song
-3% Synergy $5.86
Abrade Abrade
-4% Synergy $0.13
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-5% Synergy $0.28
Terminate Terminate
-7% Synergy $0.31
Bedevil Bedevil
-10% Synergy $0.58
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-13% Synergy $0.08
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-14% Synergy $0.61

Sorceries

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

Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+20% Synergy $17.29
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+18% Synergy $0.64
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+15% Synergy $10.50
Gamble Gamble
+13% Synergy $8.13
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+12% Synergy $1467.68
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+12% Synergy $3.60
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+11% Synergy $3.98
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+10% Synergy $5.03
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+10% Synergy $10.97
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+10% Synergy $12.80
Twinflame Twinflame
+9% Synergy $5.08
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+9% Synergy $19.48
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+9% Synergy $0.23
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+8% Synergy $24.10
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+8% Synergy $161.44
Blood Money Blood Money
+7% Synergy $0.69
Insurrection Insurrection
+7% Synergy $6.28
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+6% Synergy $0.35
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+6% Synergy $0.26
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+6% Synergy $0.54
Damnation Damnation
+5% Synergy $17.84
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+5% Synergy $2.27
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+5% Synergy $2.91
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+5% Synergy $0.36
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+4% Synergy $2.47
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+4% Synergy $4.60
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+4% Synergy $0.30
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+4% Synergy $17.57
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+4% Synergy $0.38
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+4% Synergy $0.31
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+3% Synergy $4.67
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $1.10
Living Death Living Death
+2% Synergy $2.30
Dread Return Dread Return
0% Synergy $0.30
Buried Alive Buried Alive
0% Synergy $0.76
Victimize Victimize
-4% Synergy $0.40
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-6% Synergy $1.82
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-7% Synergy $1.10
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-10% Synergy $0.27
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-12% Synergy $0.48
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-17% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+32% Synergy $1.35
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+27% Synergy $12.80
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+26% Synergy $52.88
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+23% Synergy $7.55
The One Ring The One Ring
+12% Synergy $63.45
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+12% Synergy $11.14
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+11% Synergy $2.33
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+8% Synergy $3.57
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+7% Synergy $0.95
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+7% Synergy $13.89
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+6% Synergy $0.38
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.68
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+3% Synergy $5.07
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $28.25
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+3% Synergy $14.50
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+3% Synergy $4.30
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+2% Synergy $10.51
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+1% Synergy $12.24
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $16.06
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $7.42

Enchantments

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

Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+22% Synergy $13.27
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+17% Synergy $14.66
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+17% Synergy $0.46
Super State Super State
+17% Synergy
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
+13% Synergy $1.20
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+12% Synergy $6.95
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+11% Synergy $0.25
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+10% Synergy $5.24
Fervor Fervor
+10% Synergy $3.55
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+9% Synergy $3.08
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+6% Synergy $3.06
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+6% Synergy $0.23
Goblin Assault Goblin Assault
+6% Synergy $0.71
Necropotence Necropotence
+5% Synergy $17.10
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+5% Synergy $0.26
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+5% Synergy $17.01
Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+5% Synergy $12.60
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+5% Synergy $2.64
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+4% Synergy $6.81
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+4% Synergy $4.81
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+4% Synergy $4.30
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+3% Synergy $13.29
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+1% Synergy $20.26
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
0% Synergy $0.47
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
0% Synergy $0.88
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-5% Synergy $2.10
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-8% Synergy $1.72

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 $0.73

Utility Lands

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

Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+15% Synergy $17.32
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+11% Synergy $10.96
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+10% Synergy $41.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $2.07
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+9% Synergy $2.45
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+8% Synergy $109.96
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+7% Synergy $348.13
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+6% Synergy $50.83
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+3% Synergy $0.58
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+3% Synergy $0.85
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $23.51
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.40
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $1.00
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $6.42
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+26% Synergy $1.78
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+26% Synergy $0.99
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+24% Synergy $152.40
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+23% Synergy $1.14
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+22% Synergy $61.39
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+21% Synergy $21.50
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+15% Synergy $0.89
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+14% Synergy $0.71
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+13% Synergy $356.78
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $0.44
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.23
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+8% Synergy $0.56
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.24
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+7% Synergy $2.04
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+7% Synergy $13.41
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.32
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+6% Synergy $2.98
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $2.85
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.20
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $2.42
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+4% Synergy $1.35
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+3% Synergy $0.21
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $1.09
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.22

Lands

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

Drossforge Bridge Drossforge Bridge
+43% Synergy $0.50
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+23% Synergy $11.63
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+20% Synergy $15.41
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+20% Synergy $13.29
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+20% Synergy $8.09
Badlands Badlands
+20% Synergy
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+17% Synergy $5.92
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+12% Synergy $14.57
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+12% Synergy $11.29
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+12% Synergy $30.61
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+11% Synergy $3.93
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+11% Synergy $23.15
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+11% Synergy $21.54
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+11% Synergy $24.03
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+11% Synergy $54.49
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+11% Synergy $0.17
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+10% Synergy $18.62
Power Depot Power Depot
+10% Synergy $0.38
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+9% Synergy $2.29
City of Brass City of Brass
+9% Synergy $17.06
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+8% Synergy $3.72
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+6% Synergy $4.79
Mount Doom Mount Doom
+6% Synergy $3.41
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+6% Synergy $0.18
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $31.36
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $31.72
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $4.85
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
+1% Synergy $1.29
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.26
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-3% Synergy $1.02
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.23
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-3% Synergy $0.21
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-8% Synergy $0.31
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-9% Synergy $0.25
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-9% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-10% Synergy $0.10
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-14% Synergy $0.19
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-14% Synergy $0.07
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-15% Synergy $0.22
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-16% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-18% Synergy $0.20
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-22% Synergy $0.24

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