Quick Answer

Blue Ribbon is a rare Artifact — Equipment from UNF (UNF) costing {1}. Current price: $0.09 USD.

Blue Ribbon MTG card

Blue Ribbon

Artifact — Equipment

Card Text

When this Equipment enters, ask a person outside the game which creature you control is most deserving of a blue ribbon. Attach this Equipment to that creature. Equipped creature has best in show. (Whenever another creature becomes the target of a spell or ability you control, you may copy that spell or ability. If you do, the copy targets this creature.) Equip {3}

Card Stats

rare CMC: 1.0 UNF UNF 🎨 Chuck Lukacs
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Prices updated: 2026-03-05
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue Ribbon? Basics

Blue Ribbon is a Artifact — Equipment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this Equipment enters, ask a person outside the game which creature you control is most deserving of a blue ribbon. Attach this Equipment to that creature. Equipped creature has best in show. (Whenever another creature becomes the target of a spell or ability you control, you may copy that spell or ability. If you do, the copy targets this creature.) Equip {3}"

How much mana does Blue Ribbon cost to cast? Basics

Blue Ribbon has a mana cost of {1}, which equals 1.0 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.

Blue Ribbon's mana cost of {1} 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.

Blue Ribbon has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Blue Ribbon's current oracle text is: "When this Equipment enters, ask a person outside the game which creature you control is most deserving of a blue ribbon. Attach this Equipment to that creature. Equipped creature has best in show. (Whenever another creature becomes the target of a spell or ability you control, you may copy that spell or ability. If you do, the copy targets this creature.) Equip {3}"

What is the current price of Blue Ribbon? Pricing

The current market price for Blue Ribbon is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.13 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Blue Ribbon? Pricing

You can purchase Blue Ribbon 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.

Blue Ribbon normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.13

Is Blue Ribbon legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Blue Ribbon in Standard is not available.

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

Is Blue Ribbon legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Blue Ribbon in Modern is not available.

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

Is Blue Ribbon legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Blue Ribbon in Commander is not available.

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

Is Blue Ribbon legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Blue Ribbon in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Blue Ribbon legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Blue Ribbon in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Blue Ribbon legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Blue Ribbon in Vintage is not available.

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 Blue Ribbon legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Blue Ribbon 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 Blue Ribbon from? Details

This printing of Blue Ribbon is from UNF (UNF), with collector number 184.

Blue Ribbon may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Blue Ribbon's rarity? Details

Blue Ribbon is a rare card in UNF.

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

Who illustrated Blue Ribbon? Details

Blue Ribbon was illustrated by Chuck Lukacs.

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

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