Mage Slayer
Mage Slayer Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Mage Slayer is $1.59 (NEC #140), and the most expensive is $16.75 (ARB #57, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.03, up 26.1% over 7 days, up 30.1% over 30 days, up 22.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.18 (2026).
Mage Slayer Printings & Prices
Mage Slayer has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Mage Slayer: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $10.00 cash for ARB #57 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ARB #57 | Foil | $10.00 | $19.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | ARB #57 | Foil | $6.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | HOP #91 | Nonfoil | $1.05 | $2.29 | 54% |
| CoolStuffInc | HOP #91 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ARB #57 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | NEC #140 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | $1.99 | 75% |
| CoolStuffInc | NEC #140 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ARB #57 | Nonfoil | $0.45 | $1.79 | 75% |
Mage Slayer Rules Text & Legality
Whenever equipped creature attacks, it deals damage equal to its power to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.
Equip {3}
Mage Slayer is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Mage Slayer Rulings
- May 1, 2009 This ability triggers and resolves in the declare attackers step. The creature will still deal its combat damage as normal later on during the combat phase.
- May 1, 2009 When the equipped creature attacks, the first ability will trigger. When that ability resolves, that creature will deal damage equal to its power to player or planeswalker it's attacking, even if Mage Slayer has left the battlefield or is equipping a different creature by that time.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Mage Slayer has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEC #140 | 2022-02-18 | Uncommon | Standard |
| HOP #91 | 2009-09-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
| ARB #57 | 2009-04-30 | Uncommon | Standard |
| ARB #57 | 2009-04-30 | Uncommon | Standard |
NEC #140 
HOP #91 
ARB #57 Mage Slayer in Commander
Mage Slayer is the #4,262 most-played card on EDHREC, down 35 places over the last 30 days.
Mage Slayer FAQ
How much is Mage Slayer worth?
Mage Slayer is worth about $2.03 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $1.59 to $16.75 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Mage Slayer legal in Commander?
Yes — Mage Slayer is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Mage Slayer been reprinted?
Yes — Mage Slayer has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Mage Slayer cheap?
Mage Slayer trades at about $2.03 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.