Specter's Shroud
Darksteel · #142

Specter's Shroud

Specter's Shroud is a Uncommon Artifact — Equipment from Darksteel (142) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.97 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $1.97
Cardmarket trend €0.16
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Specter's Shroud suits collectors and players working on Darksteel who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Specter's Shroud from Darksteel?

Specter's Shroud is a Artifact — Equipment in Darksteel numbered 142. Mana cost {2}. Specter's Shroud (142) is a format-relevant Artifact — Equipment in Darksteel with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Specter's Shroud worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.97 for Specter's Shroud. Low and high spread runs $1.97 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.16; foil: $1.97; Normal: $0.28. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 142 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetDarksteel
Number142
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$1.97
Cardmarket EUR€0.16
cardmarket $0.16
foil $1.97
Normal $0.28

How collectible is Specter's Shroud?

Specter's Shroud is a Uncommon printing in Darksteel. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 142 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2004.

What are the key details for Specter's Shroud?

Specter's Shroud lists as Artifact — Equipment with keywords Equip. Artist: Greg Hildebrandt. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 142 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Specter's Shroud (142) is a format-relevant Artifact — Equipment in Darksteel with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Specter's Shroud is catalogued as Uncommon Artifact — Equipment in Darksteel, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $1.97 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.16; foil: $1.97; Normal: $0.28).
  • Mana cost {2} and type line Artifact — Equipment 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 $1.97 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Specter's Shroud from Darksteel?

Specter's Shroud is a Uncommon Artifact — Equipment from Darksteel numbered 142 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Specter's Shroud worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.97 for ungraded Specter's Shroud. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Specter's Shroud?

Specter's Shroud is catalogued as Uncommon in Darksteel. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Specter's Shroud legal in Commander or Standard?

Specter's Shroud shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Specter's Shroud near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.97. 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.