Custody Battle
ONSOnslaught/#197/2002Uncommon
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$1.49
Cardmarket€0.55
TCGplayer$1.19
ManaPool$0.35
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.38
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $1.49High $1.79Low $1.29▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$1.19TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.9%30d▲ 10.2%90d▼ 9.8%
90d high
$1.32
90d low
$1.03
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$1.19
Onslaught
- Up 10.2% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 10% below its 90 day high of $1.32.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 308% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment — Aura
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature has "At the beginning of your upkeep, target opponent gains control of this creature unless you sacrifice a land."
Keywords
Enchant
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
Custody Battle
Custody Battle is an Enchantment — Aura, 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: $1.19 (up 10.2% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Custody Battle FAQ
How much is Custody Battle worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Custody Battle is $1.19. It is up 10.2% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $1.03 to $1.32.
What is the cheapest printing of Custody Battle?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Onslaught at $1.19 on TCGplayer.
What set was Custody Battle first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from ONS #197, released 2002-10-07.
Is there a foil version of Custody Battle?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $4.85 versus $1.19 for nonfoil, which is 308% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Custody Battle legal in Commander?
Yes, Custody Battle is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Custody Battle legal in Modern?
Custody Battle is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Custody Battle legal in Standard?
Custody Battle is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Custody Battle do?
Custody Battle is an Enchantment — Aura with mana cost {1}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "Enchant creature Enchanted creature has "At the beginning of your upkeep, target opponent gains control of this creature unless you sacrifice a land."".