Battle Strain
ODYOdyssey/#177/2001Uncommon
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.21
ManaPool$0.18
TCGplayer$0.31
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.02
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.05 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.39Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.31TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 6.9%90d▲ 3.3%
90d high
$0.31
90d low
$0.28
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.31
Odyssey
- Up 6.9% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.31.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 877% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
Whenever a creature blocks, this enchantment deals 1 damage to that creature's controller.
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Battle Strain
Battle Strain is an Enchantment, with mana cost {1}{R} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.31 (up 6.9% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Battle Strain FAQ
How much is Battle Strain worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Battle Strain is $0.31. It is up 6.9% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.28 to $0.31.
What is the cheapest printing of Battle Strain?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Odyssey at $0.31 on TCGplayer.
What set was Battle Strain first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from ODY #177, released 2001-10-01.
Is there a foil version of Battle Strain?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $3.03 versus $0.31 for nonfoil, which is 877% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Battle Strain legal in Commander?
Yes, Battle Strain is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Battle Strain legal in Modern?
Battle Strain is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Battle Strain legal in Standard?
Battle Strain is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Battle Strain do?
Battle Strain is an Enchantment with mana cost {1}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "Whenever a creature blocks, this enchantment deals 1 damage to that creature's controller.".