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Altar of Shadows, Mirrodin 143
Illustrated by Sam Wood · Card image provided by Scryfall.
MRD 143 · rare

Altar of Shadows

Artifact

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Collector number143
SetMirrodin (MRD)
Rarityrare
Released2003-10-02
Mana cost{7}
Mana value7
ColoursColourless
Power / toughness—
ArtistSam Wood

Oracle text

At the beginning of your first main phase, add {B} for each charge counter on this artifact. {7}, {T}: Destroy target creature. Then put a charge counter on this artifact.

Format legality

modern: legallegacy: legalvintage: legalpenny: legalcommander: legaloathbreaker: legalduel: legalpredh: legal

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