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Shadows of the Past {1}{B}

Enchantment

Whenever a creature dies, scry 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put that card on the bottom.) {4}{B}: Each opponent loses 2 life and you gain 2 life. Activate only if there are four or more creature cards in your graveyard.

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Duel Decks: Nissa vs. Ob Nixilis

English · 2016-09-02

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standardNOT LEGALpioneerLEGALmodernLEGALlegacyLEGALvintageLEGALcommanderLEGAL

💡 Not Standard legal because this card is from Duel Decks: Nissa vs. Ob Nixilis (released 2016-09-02), which has rotated out of Standard.

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Oracle source: Scryfall / Wizards
Oracle updated: July 6, 2026
Legality source: Scryfall
Legality checked: July 6, 2026
Price source: tcgcsv / TCGplayer
Price synced: Aug 23, 2026
Scryfall ID: 35139a18-28c7-4a8f-986a-47e909cc23eb
Oracle ID: a5ba544f-b223-47c8-a408-b00512772107
TCGplayer ID: 122263

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