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Mage Slayer
ARTIFACT — EQUIPMENT Uncommon
Neon Dynasty Commander EDHREC #4,368
$1.85
+5.7%
7 days
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Mage Slayer Price Summary
Mage Slayer's current headline price is $1.85.
Mage Slayer Printings & Prices
4 printings
Mage Slayer has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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8 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | ARB #57 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ARB #57 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | HOP #91 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ARB #57 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | NEC #140 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | HOP #91 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ARB #57 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | NEC #140 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Mage Slayer Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Whenever equipped creature attacks, it deals damage equal to its power to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.
Equip {3}
""When the wielder is strong enough, any sword will do."
—Kresh the Bloodbraided"
Mage Slayer is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Mage Slayer Rulings
2 most recent
- 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
4 printings
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 |
HOP #91 
ARB #57 Mage Slayer in Commander
Mage Slayer is the #4,368 most-played card on EDHREC, down 106 places over the last 30 days.
Mage Slayer FAQ
How much is Mage Slayer worth?
Mage Slayer is worth about $1.85 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
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 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Mage Slayer cheap?
Mage Slayer trades at about $1.85 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.