The Looming Shade is a common black creature card from Magic: The Gathering's Seventh Edition, released in 2001.
Looming Shade
2001 • Magic: The Gathering • Seventh Edition
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Released in 2001 as part of Magic: The Gathering’s Seventh Edition, the Looming Shade (card number 145) remains a staple for collectors of early 2000s TCGs. Illustrated by Kev Walker, this common black creature card features a mana cost of {2}{B} and provides a simple yet effective ability: paying one black mana grants the creature +1/+1 until the end of the turn. While its power level may seem modest compared to modern standards, the card holds significant nostalgic value for fans of the game’s classic era. Collectors often seek out Seventh Edition cards to complete their base set collections or to appreciate the distinct art style and design language of the period. The card’s straightforward mechanics and iconic artwork make it a recognizable piece for any Magic: The Gathering enthusiast looking to expand their roster of vintage artifacts. Whether you are building a themed deck or simply curating a library of foundational cards, the Looming Shade represents a key moment in the franchise’s history.
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Card Details
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Looming Shade
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Kev Walker
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}
Creature — Shade
1 / 1
B
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{B}: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.
On darkness feeding, in nightmares breeding.