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

Pauper

Legal

PremodernNot legal

Where it’s played now

% of archetype's lists running it · last 30 days

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No qualifying decks played Slice from the Shadows in the last 30 days. Tournament coverage starts Jun 1, 2026.

Data as of Jul 4, 2026 · MTGO + papercasthaven.com

Daily cheapest printing · USD · last 90 days · n=22 snapshots

$0.19▲ $0.06 since Jun 13, 2026

Jun 13, 2026 · $0.13Jul 4, 2026 · $0.19

Data as of Jul 4, 2026 · Scryfallcasthaven.com