Grief Tyrant
Shadowmoor · #189

Grief Tyrant

Grief Tyrant is a Uncommon Creature — Horror from Shadowmoor (189) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {5}{B/R}. Color identity: B, R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.61 for ungraded copies.

Shadowmoor set collectorsBulk and playset buyers Modern legalLegacy legalVintage legalPenny legalCommander legalOathbreaker legal
TCGPlayer market $0.61
Cardmarket trend €0.13
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Grief Tyrant suits collectors and players working on Shadowmoor who need the Uncommon 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 Grief Tyrant from Shadowmoor?

Grief Tyrant is a Creature — Horror in Shadowmoor numbered 189. Mana cost {5}{B/R}. Color identity: B, R. Grief Tyrant (189) from Shadowmoor should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Shadowmoor. Collector number 189 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Grief Tyrant worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.61 for Grief Tyrant. Low and high spread runs $0.61 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.13; foil: $0.61; Normal: $0.23. This printing is from Shadowmoor. Collector number 189 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetShadowmoor
Number189
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.61
Cardmarket EUR€0.13
cardmarket $0.13
foil $0.61
Normal $0.23

Card stats

ColorsB, R
Power8

How collectible is Grief Tyrant?

Grief Tyrant is a Uncommon printing in Shadowmoor. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Shadowmoor. Collector number 189 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2008.

What are the key details for Grief Tyrant?

Grief Tyrant lists as Creature — Horror. Artist: Izzy. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Shadowmoor. Collector number 189 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2008.

Cactaur's take

Grief Tyrant (189) from Shadowmoor should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Grief Tyrant is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Horror in Shadowmoor, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.61 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.13; foil: $0.61; Normal: $0.23).
  • Mana cost {5}{B/R} and type line Creature — Horror 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 Grief Tyrant from Shadowmoor?

Grief Tyrant is a Uncommon Creature — Horror from Shadowmoor numbered 189 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Grief Tyrant worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.61 for ungraded Grief Tyrant. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Grief Tyrant?

Grief Tyrant is catalogued as Uncommon in Shadowmoor. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Grief Tyrant legal in Commander or Standard?

Grief Tyrant shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Grief Tyrant near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.61. 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.