Shadow Guildmage is a 1996 Magic: The Gathering card from the Mirage expansion. This common Human Wizard offers strategic flexibility with its dual-color mana identity.
Shadow Guildmage
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Mirage
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Released in 1996 as part of the Mirage expansion, Shadow Guildmage is a distinct entry in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified as card number 140, this Common rarity card features the artist Mike Kimble. It represents the black mana color with a mana value of one, making it an efficient early-game option for players. The card is classified as a Creature — Human Wizard with a power and toughness of 1/1. Its unique appeal lies in its color identity, spanning black, red, and blue. This allows for versatile gameplay mechanics. One ability lets you return a creature to the top of its owner's library, while another deals damage to any target at the cost of life points. Collectors of vintage Magic: The Gathering appreciate cards like Shadow Guildmage for their historical significance in the Mirage set's design. Completing a full Mirage collection often involves tracking down these foundational cards that helped define the game's early strategic depth. The Mirage set remains a cornerstone for enthusiasts building comprehensive libraries of classic Magic: The Gathering cards.
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Shadow Guildmage
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Mike Kimble
Card Stock
English
{B}
Creature — Human Wizard
1 / 1
B
Card Text
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{U}, {T}: Put target creature you control on top of its owner's library. {R}, {T}: This creature deals 1 damage to any target and 1 damage to you.
To keep the dead so others may live. —Shadow Guild maxim