Looming Shade from Magic: The Gathering's 2007 Tenth Edition is a foundational Common black creature card (10E #153) valued for its simple yet effective mana acceleration ability.
Looming Shade
2007 • Magic: The Gathering • Tenth Edition
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Looming Shade is a distinctive Common card from the historic 2007 release of Magic: The Gathering's Tenth Edition. As card number 153 in the 10E set, this black Creature — Shade offers collectors a tangible piece of Magic's legacy during a pivotal era of standardized design. The card features a mana cost of {2}{B} and serves as a 1/1 threat with a straightforward activated ability: by paying {B}, the creature gains +1/+1 until the end of turn. This mechanic provides players with flexible options for board control and tempo, making it a recognizable staple in casual and constructed formats alike. For collectors, Tenth Edition remains a cornerstone product, celebrated for its clean card frames and accessible entry point into the game. Adding this card to your Magic: The Gathering collection connects you with the broad appeal and strategic depth that defined the franchise's golden age. Whether you are completing a Tenth Edition checklist or building a themed deck, Looming Shade represents the enduring charm of classic Magic design.
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Featured Subject
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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.
Its form never rests, propelled by some undetectable gale from beyond the gloom.