Mercy Killing
SHMShadowmoor/#231/2008Uncommon
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.39
Cardmarket€0.54
ManaPool$0.30
TCGplayer$1.09
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.05
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.39High $0.69Low $0.35▼ 43.5%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$1.09TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 4.4%90d▼ 17.4%
90d high
$1.32
90d low
$1.09
Paper printings priced
2
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.18
The List
- Down 4.4% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 17% below its 90 day high of $1.32.
- This is the most expensive paper printing currently priced (2 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 728% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Target creature's controller sacrifices it, then creates X 1/1 green and white Elf Warrior creature tokens, where X is that creature's power.
Card capabilities
Instant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc1 Jul 2013
You target the creature that will be sacrificed when you cast Mercy Killing, then its controller (who may or may not be you) sacrifices it when Mercy Killing resolves. Because this is a sacrifice, neither regeneration nor indestructible will save the creature.
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About this card
Mercy Killing
Mercy Killing is an Instant, with mana cost {2}{G/W} (mana value 3). Printed 2 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $1.09 (down 4.4% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Mercy Killing FAQ
How much is Mercy Killing worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Mercy Killing is $1.09. It is down 4.4% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $1.09 to $1.32.
What is the cheapest printing of Mercy Killing?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from The List at $0.18 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Mercy Killing?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Shadowmoor at $1.09 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Mercy Killing are there?
Mercy Killing has been printed 2 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Mercy Killing first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SHM #231, released 2008-05-02.
What is the newest printing of Mercy Killing?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from PLST #SHM-231, released 2024-08-02.
Is there a foil version of Mercy Killing?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $9.02 versus $1.09 for nonfoil, which is 728% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Mercy Killing legal in Commander?
Yes, Mercy Killing is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.