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Benthic Anomaly is a rare Creature — Eldrazi Serpent from M3C (M3C) costing {6}{U}. Current price: $0.55 USD. Legal in Commander.

Benthic Anomaly MTG card

Benthic Anomaly

Creature — Eldrazi Serpent

Card Text

Devoid (This card has no color.) When you cast this spell, for each opponent, choose a creature that player controls. Create a token that's a copy of one of those creatures, except its power is equal to the total power of those creatures, its toughness is equal to the total toughness of those creatures, and it's a colorless Eldrazi creature.

Card Stats

7/8 rare CMC: 7.0 M3C M3C 🎨 Nino Is
Devoid

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Market Prices

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$0.55
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$0.49
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$5.99
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€0.40
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€4.21
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benthic Anomaly? Basics

Benthic Anomaly is a Creature — Eldrazi Serpent card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Devoid (This card has no color.) When you cast this spell, for each opponent, choose a creature that player controls. Create a token that's a copy of one of those creatures, except its power is equal to the total power of those creatures, its toughness is equal to the total toughness of those creatures, and it's a colorless Eldrazi creature."

How much mana does Benthic Anomaly cost to cast? Basics

Benthic Anomaly has a mana cost of {6}{U}, which equals 7.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Benthic Anomaly's mana cost of {6}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Benthic Anomaly has a mana value of 7.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Benthic Anomaly's current oracle text is: "Devoid (This card has no color.) When you cast this spell, for each opponent, choose a creature that player controls. Create a token that's a copy of one of those creatures, except its power is equal to the total power of those creatures, its toughness is equal to the total toughness of those creatures, and it's a colorless Eldrazi creature."

What is the current price of Benthic Anomaly? Pricing

The current market price for Benthic Anomaly is approximately $0.55 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.4 EUR.

Where can I buy Benthic Anomaly? Pricing

You can purchase Benthic Anomaly from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Benthic Anomaly legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Benthic Anomaly in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Benthic Anomaly legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Benthic Anomaly in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Benthic Anomaly legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Benthic Anomaly is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Benthic Anomaly legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Benthic Anomaly in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Benthic Anomaly legal in Legacy? Legality

Benthic Anomaly is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Benthic Anomaly legal in Vintage? Legality

Benthic Anomaly is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Benthic Anomaly legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Benthic Anomaly in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Benthic Anomaly from? Details

This printing of Benthic Anomaly is from M3C (M3C), with collector number 46.

Benthic Anomaly may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Benthic Anomaly's rarity? Details

Benthic Anomaly is a rare card in M3C.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Benthic Anomaly? Details

Benthic Anomaly was illustrated by Nino Is.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Benthic Anomaly's power and toughness? Details

Benthic Anomaly is a 7/8 creature.

Power (7) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (8) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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