Author of Shadows
Commander 2021 · #35

Author of Shadows

Author of Shadows is a Rare Creature — Shade Warlock from Commander 2021 (35) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.52 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.52
Cardmarket trend €0.44
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Author of Shadows suits collectors and players working on Commander 2021 who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Author of Shadows from Commander 2021?

Author of Shadows is a Creature — Shade Warlock in Commander 2021 numbered 35. Mana cost {4}{B}. Color identity: B. Author of Shadows (35) is a format-relevant Creature — Shade Warlock in Commander 2021 with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Author of Shadows worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.52 for Author of Shadows. Low and high spread runs $0.52 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.44; Normal: $0.52. This printing is from Commander 2021. Collector number 35 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetCommander 2021
Number35
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$0.52
Cardmarket EUR€0.44
cardmarket $0.44
Normal $0.52

Card stats

ColorsB
Power3

How collectible is Author of Shadows?

Author of Shadows is a Rare printing in Commander 2021. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Commander 2021. Collector number 35 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

What are the key details for Author of Shadows?

Author of Shadows lists as Creature — Shade Warlock. Artist: Alex Brock. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Commander 2021. Collector number 35 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Author of Shadows (35) is a format-relevant Creature — Shade Warlock in Commander 2021 with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Author of Shadows is catalogued as Rare Creature — Shade Warlock in Commander 2021, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.52 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.44; Normal: $0.52).
  • Mana cost {4}{B} and type line Creature — Shade Warlock help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $0.52 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Author of Shadows from Commander 2021?

Author of Shadows is a Rare Creature — Shade Warlock from Commander 2021 numbered 35 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Author of Shadows worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.52 for ungraded Author of Shadows. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Author of Shadows?

Author of Shadows is catalogued as Rare in Commander 2021. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Author of Shadows legal in Commander or Standard?

Author of Shadows shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Author of Shadows near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.52. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.