Battle Hymn

AVRAvacyn Restored/#128/2012Common
Colour IDMV 2
Battle Hymn
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$1.99
Cardmarket€2.50
ManaPool$0.53
TCGplayer$1.56
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.40
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $1.99High $2.49Low $1.99▲ 0.0%
This printing
SetAVR
Collector #128
Released2012-05-04
Raritycommon
ArtistNils Hamm
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
ScryfallOpen ↗
Market and collecting
Market overview
$1.56TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 20.0%30d▼ 27.4%90d▲ 10.6%
90d high
$2.34
90d low
$1.30
Paper printings priced
3
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$1.56
Avacyn Restored
  • Down 27.4% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
  • Currently 33% below its 90 day high of $2.34.
  • This is the cheapest paper printing of the card currently priced (3 priced in total).
  • Foil copies of this printing carry a 1995% premium over nonfoil.
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Compare printings (3 priced)
PrintingFinishRarityPrice7D30DActions
Avacyn RestoredAVR · #128 · 2012-05-04nonfoilcommon$1.56▲ 13.0%▼ 27.1%
eBay
The ListPLST · #AVR-128 · 2026-05-18nonfoilcommon$1.88▲ 0.5%▲ 5.6%
eBay
Secret Lair DropSLD · #2346 · 2026-05-11nonfoilrare$3.60▲ 0.0%▼ 4.3%
eBay
Gameplay and rules
Instant
Add for each creature you control.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Rulings (1)
wotc1 May 2012
Battle Hymn uses the stack and can be responded to. The amount of mana produced is based on the number of creatures you control when Battle Hymn resolves.
About this card

Battle Hymn

Battle Hymn is an Instant, with mana cost {1}{R} (mana value 2). Printed 3 times across MTG sets.

Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.

Current headline price on TCGplayer: $1.56 (down 27.4% over 30 days).

Frequently asked

Battle Hymn FAQ

How much is Battle Hymn worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Battle Hymn is $1.56. It is down 27.4% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $1.30 to $2.34.
What is the cheapest printing of Battle Hymn?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Avacyn Restored at $1.56 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Battle Hymn?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Secret Lair Drop at $3.60 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Battle Hymn are there?
Battle Hymn has been printed 3 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Battle Hymn first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from AVR #128, released 2012-05-04.
What is the newest printing of Battle Hymn?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from PLST #AVR-128, released 2026-05-18.
Is there a foil version of Battle Hymn?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $32.68 versus $1.56 for nonfoil, which is 1995% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Battle Hymn legal in Commander?
Yes, Battle Hymn is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.