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Shadow the Hedgehog
Price tag $4.81

Legendary CreatureHedgehog Mercenary

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#253 Current Rank

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.

Smaug the Magnificent Smaug the Magnificent
+4% Synergy $67.70
Loki's Scepter Loki's Scepter
+2% Synergy $6.37
Ares, God of War Ares, God of War
+2% Synergy $0.25
Dark Fortress Dark Fortress
+0% Synergy $3.27
Hell's Kitchen Hell's Kitchen
0% Synergy $0.11

High Synergy Cards

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

Great Furnace Great Furnace
+73% Synergy $2.14
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+72% Synergy $4.77
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+69% Synergy $18.54
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+61% Synergy $3.94
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+53% Synergy $1.80
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+50% Synergy $5.36
Anger Anger
+49% Synergy $0.38
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+49% Synergy $0.97
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+49% Synergy $5.42
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+48% Synergy $5.48

Top Cards

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

Lagomos, Hand of Hatred Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
+46% Synergy $0.27
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+46% Synergy $0.31
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
+45% Synergy $4.26
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+45% Synergy $0.28
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+43% Synergy $0.31
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+37% Synergy $3.14
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+32% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $2.79
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+2% Synergy $0.84
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.40

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+15% Synergy $46.70
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+11% Synergy $10.77
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+10% Synergy $19.59
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+9% Synergy $76.27
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+9% Synergy $170.48
The One Ring The One Ring
+9% Synergy $102.47
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+7% Synergy $16.15
Gamble Gamble
+7% Synergy $16.41
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+7% Synergy $60.29
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+6% Synergy $41.51

Creatures

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

Xorn Xorn
+38% Synergy $7.33
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+35% Synergy $12.82
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+32% Synergy $1.67
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+29% Synergy $4.93
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+29% Synergy $46.24
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+29% Synergy $5.17
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+27% Synergy $1.50
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+27% Synergy $11.78
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+24% Synergy $4.35
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+24% Synergy $16.71
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+23% Synergy $0.85
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+22% Synergy $0.63
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+20% Synergy $1.47
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+20% Synergy $6.86
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+20% Synergy $2.36
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+19% Synergy $0.75
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+19% Synergy $13.81
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
+18% Synergy $0.27
Undead Sprinter Undead Sprinter
+18% Synergy $0.27
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+18% Synergy $111.88
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+17% Synergy $0.34
Garna, the Bloodflame Garna, the Bloodflame
+15% Synergy $0.29
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+15% Synergy $1.75
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+14% Synergy $0.98
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+14% Synergy $0.36
Kalain, Reclusive Painter Kalain, Reclusive Painter
+14% Synergy $0.30
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+14% Synergy $0.31
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+14% Synergy $31.20
Rev, Tithe Extractor Rev, Tithe Extractor
+13% Synergy $22.20
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+12% Synergy $2.34
Timeline Culler Timeline Culler
+11% Synergy $0.35
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+11% Synergy $1.49
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+9% Synergy $0.55
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+9% Synergy $0.36
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+9% Synergy $0.40
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+9% Synergy $1.29
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+8% Synergy $0.26
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+8% Synergy $1.77
Tannuk, Steadfast Second Tannuk, Steadfast Second
+8% Synergy $1.35
Rankle and Torbran Rankle and Torbran
+8% Synergy $0.30
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+7% Synergy $10.44
Deadpool, Trading Card Deadpool, Trading Card
+6% Synergy $19.74
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+6% Synergy $0.23
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+5% Synergy $0.49
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+5% Synergy $3.44
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+4% Synergy $4.56
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+4% Synergy $3.29
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+0% Synergy $34.45
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-2% Synergy $18.85
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
-4% Synergy $0.27

Instants

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

Big Score Big Score
+23% Synergy $0.31
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+20% Synergy $4.67
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+12% Synergy $27.27
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+12% Synergy $12.12
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+10% Synergy $68.26
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+10% Synergy $8.16
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+9% Synergy $11.85
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+9% Synergy $4.56
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+8% Synergy $9.09
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+8% Synergy $11.01
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+6% Synergy $1.24
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+6% Synergy $13.48
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+6% Synergy $17.36
Entomb Entomb
+5% Synergy $17.17
Village Rites Village Rites
+5% Synergy $0.36
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+4% Synergy $0.22
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+3% Synergy $39.02
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+3% Synergy $1.73
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $2.74
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+2% Synergy $14.03
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+1% Synergy $7.04
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+0% Synergy $10.16
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+0% Synergy $0.25
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
0% Synergy $0.88
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
0% Synergy $5.30
Withering Torment Withering Torment
0% Synergy $2.80
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
0% Synergy $0.57
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
0% Synergy $12.44
Return the Favor Return the Favor
0% Synergy $0.42
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
0% Synergy $10.74
Terminate Terminate
-1% Synergy $0.28
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $16.68
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $12.92
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-3% Synergy $0.29
Seething Song Seething Song
-4% Synergy $12.58
Abrade Abrade
-4% Synergy $0.26
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-6% Synergy $0.41
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-8% Synergy $0.34
Bedevil Bedevil
-8% Synergy $0.38
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-13% Synergy $0.17

Sorceries

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

Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+18% Synergy $17.41
Blood Money Blood Money
+16% Synergy $1.08
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+16% Synergy $14.53
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+15% Synergy $0.29
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+12% Synergy $13.84
Reanimate Reanimate
+12% Synergy $9.22
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+11% Synergy $0.39
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+10% Synergy $40.97
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+9% Synergy $2.77
Insurrection Insurrection
+9% Synergy $10.02
Twinflame Twinflame
+9% Synergy $0.79
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+9% Synergy $1.37
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+8% Synergy $1.72
Mutinous Massacre Mutinous Massacre
+8% Synergy $0.28
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+8% Synergy $0.42
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+7% Synergy $2.79
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+6% Synergy $20.46
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+6% Synergy $11.89
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+5% Synergy $8.01
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+5% Synergy $164.89
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $3.65
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+4% Synergy $2107.72
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+4% Synergy $0.28
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+4% Synergy $0.61
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+4% Synergy $0.39
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+4% Synergy $0.22
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+3% Synergy $5.67
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+3% Synergy $0.26
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+3% Synergy $4.07
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+3% Synergy $6.99
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $26.10
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+2% Synergy $2.82
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+2% Synergy $0.65
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $2.10
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $0.95
Damnation Damnation
+0% Synergy $21.91
Victimize Victimize
+0% Synergy $2.57
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.32
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-11% Synergy $0.31
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-11% Synergy $0.19
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-17% Synergy $3.28

Utility Artifacts

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

The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+38% Synergy $5.94
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+36% Synergy $14.54
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+27% Synergy $13.99
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+20% Synergy $55.51
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $3.44
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+12% Synergy $4.69
Coin of Mastery Coin of Mastery
+11% Synergy $1.49
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+11% Synergy $0.38
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+7% Synergy $1.06
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+6% Synergy $19.86
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+6% Synergy $1.87
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+6% Synergy $47.91
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+6% Synergy $19.69
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+5% Synergy $35.89
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+4% Synergy $17.71
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+1% Synergy $2.64
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-5% Synergy $11.72

Enchantments

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

Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+30% Synergy $16.36
Super State Super State
+26% Synergy $22.24
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+24% Synergy $0.77
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+16% Synergy $4.30
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+16% Synergy $1.21
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+15% Synergy $19.23
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+15% Synergy $2.71
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
+9% Synergy $3.39
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+9% Synergy $6.29
Fervor Fervor
+7% Synergy $6.60
Goblin Assault Goblin Assault
+6% Synergy $1.11
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+6% Synergy $0.31
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+6% Synergy $0.93
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+4% Synergy $4.98
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+4% Synergy $12.39
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+4% Synergy $27.92
Necropotence Necropotence
+3% Synergy $37.43
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+3% Synergy $2.93
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+3% Synergy $30.86
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+3% Synergy $5.89
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+2% Synergy $11.30
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+0% Synergy $4.96
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-5% Synergy $2.12
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-10% Synergy $4.59

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+13% Synergy $0.55

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+13% Synergy $3.11
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+12% Synergy $26.15
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+11% Synergy $2.19
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+11% Synergy $2.78
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+10% Synergy $40.63
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+9% Synergy $2.43
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+9% Synergy $6.87
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+4% Synergy $4.04
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $130.39
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $63.90
High Market High Market
+2% Synergy $0.44
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+0% Synergy $10.57
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
0% Synergy $32.26
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $1.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+23% Synergy $1.75
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+21% Synergy $0.42
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+21% Synergy $0.67
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+19% Synergy $36.45
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+16% Synergy $0.57
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+15% Synergy $241.89
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+12% Synergy $75.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $0.72
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+11% Synergy $2.90
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+8% Synergy $0.35
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $2.16
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+7% Synergy $110.61
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+7% Synergy $4.10
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.34
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+6% Synergy $1118.84
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.31
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+6% Synergy $94.82
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+5% Synergy $812.07
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+5% Synergy $471.51
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $1.30
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+3% Synergy $0.41
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+1% Synergy $1.86
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $3.76
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+0% Synergy $0.31

Lands

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

Drossforge Bridge Drossforge Bridge
+51% Synergy $0.99
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+11% Synergy $10.19
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+9% Synergy $9.58
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+9% Synergy $17.84
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+9% Synergy $8.61
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+9% Synergy $0.29
Power Depot Power Depot
+8% Synergy $0.46
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+7% Synergy $0.26
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+7% Synergy $11.26
Badlands Badlands
+6% Synergy
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+6% Synergy $32.96
City of Brass City of Brass
+5% Synergy $11.30
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+5% Synergy $29.52
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+5% Synergy $31.00
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+4% Synergy $4.70
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+4% Synergy $1.04
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy $53.20
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $37.92
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+4% Synergy $9.15
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+4% Synergy $18.69
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+4% Synergy $29.74
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.42
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+3% Synergy $15.86
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $2.74
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+1% Synergy $1.10
Mount Doom Mount Doom
+1% Synergy $8.02
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $36.95
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $0.95
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.31
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
0% Synergy $5.74
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.07
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.11
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $1.26
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $16.68
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-2% Synergy $2.07
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-2% Synergy $0.43
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-2% Synergy $0.32
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $12.92
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.36
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-5% Synergy $0.32
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-6% Synergy $0.35
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.11
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
-7% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.25
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-8% Synergy $0.31
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-9% Synergy $0.65
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-9% Synergy $0.36
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-11% Synergy $0.25
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-14% Synergy $0.33

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