diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/d/deaths_shadow.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/d/deaths_shadow.txt
index b6825c96160..8e165e714cb 100644
--- a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/d/deaths_shadow.txt
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/d/deaths_shadow.txt
@@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ Types:Creature Avatar
 PT:13/13
 S:Mode$ Continuous | Affected$ Card.Self | AddPower$ -X | AddToughness$ -X | Description$ CARDNAME gets -X/-X, where X is your life total.
 SVar:X:Count$YourLifeTotal
-SVar:NeedsToPlayVar:Y LE12
-SVar:Y:Count$YourLifeTotal
+SVar:NeedsToPlayVar:X LE12
 SVar:Picture:http://www.wizards.com/global/images/magic/general/deaths_shadow.jpg
 Oracle:Death's Shadow gets -X/-X, where X is your life total.