Shadowfeed is a common black instant from the 2008 Shards of Alara expansion, offering a simple yet effective way to gain life by removing cards from the graveyard.
Shadowfeed
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Shards of Alara
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Shadowfeed is a common instant card from Magic: The Gathering's 2008 Shards of Alara expansion, identified by set code ALA and card number 86. Created by artist Dave Kendall, this card provides a straightforward strategic option for players building black mana decks. The card costs a single black mana to cast and allows the player to exile a target card from a graveyard, gaining 3 life in return. This mechanism offers a low-cost interaction with the graveyard, making it a versatile tool for life gain and removal in various game formats. The flavor text hints at the destructive nature of Sedris, the Traitor King, adding depth to the card's lore. As a staple of its set, Shadowfeed remains a recognizable piece for enthusiasts of Magic: The Gathering trading cards. It serves as a functional and historical artifact for those interested in the game's evolution and the specific era of block design.
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Shadowfeed
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Dave Kendall
Card Stock
English
{B}
Instant
B
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Exile target card from a graveyard. You gain 3 life.
"The future is a snake, devouring your life backwards through time. And when you die, believe me, it doesn't stop feeding." —Sedris, the Traitor King
