
Art by Lie Setiawan · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · image via Scryfall
Selected printing · USD
$0.26
checked Jun 14, 2026 · Scryfall
Slice from the Shadows
{X}{B} · Instant
This spell can't be countered. (This includes by the ward ability.) Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn.
Rulings (1)
Feb 2, 2024 · If you target a creature with ward, you may still pay the ward cost, but Slice from the Shadows won't be countered even if you don't.
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
ModernLegal
PioneerLegal
StandardLegal
PauperLegal
PremodernNot legal
cEDHLegal
Where it’s played now
Inclusion by archetype · Pauper
% of archetype's lists running it · last 30 days · n=49 decks
| Archetype | Format | Inclusion | Copies | Decks (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golgari Garden | Pauper | 8.2% | 1–3× | 49 |
Price
Slice from the Shadows — price trend
Daily cheapest printing · USD · last 90 days · n=2 snapshots
$0.17▲ $0.04 since Jun 13, 2026
Jun 13, 2026 · $0.13Jun 14, 2026 · $0.17