Shadow
| Name | Shadow |
|---|---|
| Type | Unit |
| Description | If you play me to a battlefield, I enter ready.[Action][>] :rb_energy_1::rb_rune_rainbow:, :rb_exhaust:: [Stun] an enemy unit attacking here. (It doesn't deal combat damage this turn.) |
| Flavor | Another person to kill. Shadow, can you handle it?" - Vex |
| Artist | 莺之歌 |
| Set | Unleashed #194 |
| Wallpaper |  Download wallpaper |
| Image |  Download image |
| Tags | Vex, Shadow Isles |
| Might | 3 |
| Energy | 3 |
| Domains | Calm, Chaos |
| Supertype | Signature |
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About Shadow
Shadow, Unit, designed by 莺之歌 first released in March 2026 in the set Unleashed.
Shadow fits best in a reactive, control‑leaning Unit Riftbound deck that wants to defend key battlefields, stall aggressive opponents, and win through long‑game value or inevitability rather than raw tempo. Entering ready lets it immediately threaten its stun ability, making it strong in midrange‑control shells that keep energy open and punish enemy attacks, especially in decks that can repeatedly generate or efficiently convert :rb_energy_1: and flexible :rb_rune_rainbow: resources. It’s less impressive in hyper‑aggressive or combo decks that don’t want to hold up resources. Compared to more proactive 3‑cost units that generate card advantage, deal direct damage, or apply stronger board pressure, Shadow is narrower—purely defensive and reactive—so if the meta favors fast aggro, it can be a strong tech choice, but in slower or value‑heavy environments, a unit that advances your win condition directly is usually better. Overall, it’s playable in the right control shell, but likely not a
Frequently asked questions about Shadow
What type of card is Shadow?
Shadow is a Unit card in Riftbound riftb.
What is the effect of Shadow?
If you play me to a battlefield, I enter ready.[Action][>] :rb_energy_1::rb_rune_rainbow:, :rb_exhaust:: [Stun] an enemy unit attacking here. (It doesn't deal combat damage this turn.)
What is the original set of Shadow?
Shadow was first released in the set Unleashed, illustrated by 莺之歌.
What is the legality of Shadow?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Shadow can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What cards are similar to Shadow?
Cards similar to Shadow include Blast Cone. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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