Looming Shade is a common black creature card from the 2001 Seventh Edition of Magic: The Gathering, numbered 145 in the set.
Looming Shade
2001 • Magic: The Gathering • Seventh Edition
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| Condition | Value | Comps | Source | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw / Ungraded | $0.09 | Unknown | Guide Estimate Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) | Source Observation Date Unavailable |
Price HistoryOver the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.06 to $0.09 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 14, 2026: 50%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts. | ||||
Raw / Ungraded
$0.09- Comps
- Unknown
- Source
Guide Estimate
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)- Price Date
- Source Observation Date Unavailable
Price HistoryOver the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.06 to $0.09 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 14, 2026: 50%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
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Description
Looming Shade is a foundational black creature card from the 2001 release of Magic: The Gathering, specifically Seventh Edition. As card number 145 in the set, this common rarity card represents a key entry for collectors completing the 350-card core set. The card features artwork by Kev Walker and defines a straightforward mechanical role within the game's black mana pool. Players utilize the card's ability to temporarily boost its power and toughness by sacrificing mana, making it a flexible tool for aggressive strategies or blocking maneuvers during gameplay. Collecting Looming Shade allows enthusiasts to own a piece of this pivotal era in trading card game history without the premium often associated with rare foils or alternate art versions. The card's design emphasizes the subject as a Shade-type creature with a mana cost of two generic and one black mana. Its 1/1 power and toughness stats are typical for early-game black creatures, providing a resilient presence on the battlefield. The flavor text adds narrative depth, hinting at the card's thematic connection to darkness and fear. Whether you are building a vintage collection, seeking specific set pieces, or simply appreciating the art and design of early 2000s Magic cards, Looming Shade offers a tangible connection to the game's enduring legacy.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Looming Shade
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Kev Walker
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}
Creature — Shade
1 / 1
B
Card Text
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{B}: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.
On darkness feeding, in nightmares breeding.
