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Barter in Blood Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed MTG card
DDQ #52 · Art by Eric Deschamps
DDQ set symbol, UncommonDuel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed#52Uncommon

Barter in Blood

Sorcery
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · DDQ #52 nonfoil
$0.11 −8.3% −$0.01, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
0.0%
EDHREC rank
#13,454 Down 89 in 30 days

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Barter in Blood Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.11, down 8.3% over 7 days, flat over 30 days, flat over 90 days.

Barter in Blood Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Barter in Blood

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Barter in Blood in Sealed Products

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Barter in Blood Printings & Prices

Barter in Blood has 9 tracked printings across 9 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

DDQ set symbol, UncommonDDQ #52
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PLST set symbol, UncommonPLST #MRD-57
MRD set symbol, UncommonMRD #57
C15 set symbol, UncommonC15 #115
JMP set symbol, UncommonJMP #202
DDC set symbol, UncommonDDC #52
CMA set symbol, UncommonCMA #48
AVR set symbol, UncommonAVR #85
DVD set symbol, UncommonDVD #52

Sell Barter in Blood: Buylist Offers

BuyerPrintingFinishCash offerMarketSpread to market
Card KingdomMRD #57Foil
CoolStuffIncMRD #57Foil
Card KingdomAVR #85Foil
CoolStuffIncCMA #48Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncAVR #85Foil
CoolStuffIncC15 #115Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncJMP #202Nonfoil

Barter in Blood Rules Text & Legality

Barter in Blood

Each player sacrifices two creatures of their choice.

"In the game of conquest, who cares about the pawns if the king yet reigns?" —Geth, keeper of the Vault

Barter in Blood is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
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Barter in Blood Rulings

  • May 1, 2012

    Barter in Blood doesn’t target any creatures and may be cast even if a player controls fewer than two creatures.

  • May 1, 2012

    If a player controls only one creature, that creature is sacrificed.

  • May 1, 2012

    The active player chooses which creatures will be sacrificed first, then each other player in turn order does the same. Then all creatures are sacrificed simultaneously.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Barter in Blood has been reprinted 11 times.

  • Oct 2, 2003MRD set symbol, UncommonMirrodin · foilMRD #57
  • Apr 10, 2009DDC set symbol, UncommonDuel Decks: Divine vs. DemonicDDC #52
  • May 4, 2012AVR set symbol, UncommonAvacyn RestoredAVR #85
  • May 4, 2012AVR set symbol, UncommonAvacyn Restored · foilAVR #85
  • Dec 5, 2014DVD set symbol, UncommonDuel Decks Anthology: Divine vs. DemonicDVD #52
  • Nov 13, 2015C15 set symbol, UncommonCommander 2015C15 #115
  • Feb 26, 2016DDQ set symbol, UncommonDuel Decks: Blessed vs. CursedDDQ #52
  • Jun 9, 2017CMA set symbol, UncommonCommander AnthologyCMA #48
  • Jul 17, 2020JMP set symbol, UncommonJumpstartJMP #202
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, UncommonThe ListPLST #MRD-57

Showing the 10 most recent of 11 printings.

Barter in Blood in Commander

Barter in Blood is the #13,454 most-played card on EDHREC, down 89 places over the last 30 days.

#13,454 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 89 in 30 days

Barter in Blood FAQ

How much is Barter in Blood worth?

Barter in Blood is worth about $0.11 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Barter in Blood legal in Commander?

Yes. Barter in Blood is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.

Has Barter in Blood been reprinted?

Yes. Barter in Blood has been reprinted 11 times, with 9 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Barter in Blood cheap?

Barter in Blood trades at about $0.11; 11 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,454 on EDHREC).