
Mage Slayer
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- −8.0%
- EDHREC rank
- #4,477 Down 81 in 30 days
- Best buylist
Buy NEC #140 nonfoil
Affiliate links. TCG Strat may earn a commission from TCGplayer, Mana Pool and eBay. Prices are TCGplayer’s market price, Card Kingdom’s retail price and Mana Pool’s lowest listing.
Mage Slayer Price Summary
The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.50, down 3.2% over 7 days, down 8.0% over 30 days, down 26.1% over 90 days.
Mage Slayer Price History
Cardmarket is quoted in euros. Its line is drawn at the dollar equivalent.
Reprints in this period
Mage Slayer price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $1.50.
Where to Buy and Sell Mage Slayer
Every market we track for NEC #140 nonfoil on one line. The gray band is what you give up selling to a store instead of buying at market.
Mage Slayer in Sealed Products
Checking which sealed products hold NEC #140 nonfoil.
Loading sealed products.
Mage Slayer Printings & Prices
Mage Slayer has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Mage Slayer: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | ARB #57 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | ARB #57 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | HOP #91 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | NEC #140 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | HOP #91 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | ARB #57 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | ARB #57 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | NEC #140 | Nonfoil |
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}
"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.
- CommanderLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- PreDHLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- Competitive BrawlNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- GladiatorNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
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.
- Apr 30, 2009Alara RebornARB #57
- Apr 30, 2009Alara Reborn · foilARB #57
- Sep 4, 2009PlanechaseHOP #91
- Feb 18, 2022Neon Dynasty CommanderNEC #140
Mage Slayer in Commander
Mage Slayer is the #4,477 most-played card on EDHREC, down 81 places over the last 30 days.
across all Commander decks Down 81 in 30 days
Mage Slayer FAQ
How much is Mage Slayer worth?
Mage Slayer is worth about $1.50 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 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 $1.50; 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.