Perilous Shadow
Return to Ravnica · #74

Perilous Shadow

Perilous Shadow is a Common Creature — Insect Shade from Return to Ravnica (74) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.10 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.10
Cardmarket trend €0.02
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Perilous Shadow suits collectors and players working on Return to Ravnica who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Perilous Shadow from Return to Ravnica?

Perilous Shadow is a Creature — Insect Shade in Return to Ravnica numbered 74. Mana cost {2}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Perilous Shadow (74) from Return to Ravnica should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Return to Ravnica.

What is Perilous Shadow worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.10 for Perilous Shadow. Low and high spread runs $0.10 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.02; foil: $0.10; Normal: $0.04. This printing is from Return to Ravnica. Collector number 74 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetReturn to Ravnica
Number74
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.10
Cardmarket EUR€0.02
cardmarket $0.02
foil $0.10
Normal $0.04

Card stats

ColorsB
Power0

How collectible is Perilous Shadow?

Perilous Shadow is a Common printing in Return to Ravnica. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Return to Ravnica. Collector number 74 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Perilous Shadow?

Perilous Shadow lists as Creature — Insect Shade. Artist: Clint Cearley. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Return to Ravnica. Collector number 74 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Perilous Shadow (74) from Return to Ravnica should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Perilous Shadow is catalogued as Common Creature — Insect Shade in Return to Ravnica, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.10 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.02; foil: $0.10; Normal: $0.04).
  • Mana cost {2}{B}{B} and type line Creature — Insect Shade 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Perilous Shadow from Return to Ravnica?

Perilous Shadow is a Common Creature — Insect Shade from Return to Ravnica numbered 74 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Perilous Shadow worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.10 for ungraded Perilous Shadow. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Perilous Shadow?

Perilous Shadow is catalogued as Common in Return to Ravnica. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Perilous Shadow legal in Commander or Standard?

Perilous Shadow shows format legality in pioneer, modern, legacy, pauper based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Perilous Shadow near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.10. 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.