Grixis Battlemage
ALAShards of Alara/#78/2008Uncommon
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.06
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.18
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.18TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 5.9%30d▲ 12.5%90d▲ 28.6%
90d high
$0.18
90d low
$0.13
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.18
Shards of Alara
- Up 12.5% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.18.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 161% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Human Wizard
, : Draw a card, then discard a card.
, : Target creature can't block this turn.
2 / 2
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Digital formats
Rulings
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About this card
Grixis Battlemage
Grixis Battlemage is a Creature — Human Wizard, with mana cost {2}{B} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.18 (up 12.5% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Grixis Battlemage FAQ
How much is Grixis Battlemage worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Grixis Battlemage is $0.18. It is up 12.5% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.13 to $0.18.
What is the cheapest printing of Grixis Battlemage?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Shards of Alara at $0.18 on TCGplayer.
What set was Grixis Battlemage first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from ALA #78, released 2008-10-03.
Is there a foil version of Grixis Battlemage?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.47 versus $0.18 for nonfoil, which is 161% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Grixis Battlemage legal in Commander?
Yes, Grixis Battlemage is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Grixis Battlemage legal in Modern?
Yes, Grixis Battlemage is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Grixis Battlemage legal in Standard?
Grixis Battlemage is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Grixis Battlemage do?
Grixis Battlemage is a Creature — Human Wizard with mana cost {2}{B}. Its Oracle text reads: "{U}, {T}: Draw a card, then discard a card. {R}, {T}: Target creature can't block this turn.".