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Sword of Light and Shadow
Magic: The Gathering | Darksteel - Singles
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Card details and other printings
| Rarity | R |
| Number | 149 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Darksteel |
| Other Versions | |
| Type | Artifact — Equipment |
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About Sword of Light and Shadow
Sword of Light and Shadow from Darksteel is currently available from around $7.78. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Artifact — Equipment
Mana Cost
Mana Value 3Card Text
Equipped creature gets +2/+2 and has protection from white and from black.
Whenever equipped creature deals combat damage to a player, you gain 3 life and you may return up to one target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.
Equip 
Keywords
Equip
Card Facts
Expansion
Darksteel
Current Floor
$7.78
Rarity
rare
Artist
Mark Zug
Released
February 2004
EDHREC Rank
#2,267
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Sword of Light and Shadow worth?
Sword of Light and Shadow is currently shown on Card Synced from about $7.78 for Darksteel. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Sword of Light and Shadow has 4 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Sword of Light and Shadow legal in Commander?
Sword of Light and Shadow is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern.
Is Sword of Light and Shadow legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Sword of Light and Shadow on the Reserved List?
No. Sword of Light and Shadow is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Sword of Light and Shadow in-game text?
In game, Sword of Light and Shadow is a Artifact — Equipment with text that starts: "Equipped creature gets +2/+2 and has protection from white and from black.".
How popular is Sword of Light and Shadow in Commander decks?
Sword of Light and Shadow ranks #2,267 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Sword of Light and Shadow
This card has been printed in 4 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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Sword of Light and Shadow ranks #2,267 on EDHREC, making it a popular choice for Commander players. Browse our selection to find the best deal.
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Searchers looking for Sword of Light and Shadow legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.