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Blur of Blades is a common Instant from HOU (HOU) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Blur of Blades MTG card

Blur of Blades

Instant

Card Text

Put a -1/-1 counter on target creature. Blur of Blades deals 2 damage to that creature's controller.

Samut battled her way through the hordes, shouting the names of those who'd died in her crop and those she hoped yet to save.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 HOU HOU 🎨 Anna Steinbauer

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Market Prices

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$0.07
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TCGPlayer
$0.19
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.11
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€0.23
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blur of Blades? Basics

Blur of Blades is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Put a -1/-1 counter on target creature. Blur of Blades deals 2 damage to that creature's controller."

How much mana does Blur of Blades cost to cast? Basics

Blur of Blades has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

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.

Blur of Blades's mana cost of {1}{R} 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.

Blur of Blades has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Blur of Blades's current oracle text is: "Put a -1/-1 counter on target creature. Blur of Blades deals 2 damage to that creature's controller."

What is the current price of Blur of Blades? Pricing

The current market price for Blur of Blades is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.19 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Blur of Blades? Pricing

You can purchase Blur of Blades 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.

Blur of Blades normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.19

Is Blur of Blades legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Blur of Blades in Standard is not available.

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

Is Blur of Blades legal in Modern? Legality

Blur of Blades is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Blur of Blades legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Blur of Blades 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 Blur of Blades legal in Pioneer? Legality

Blur of Blades is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Blur of Blades legal in Legacy? Legality

Blur of Blades is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Blur of Blades legal in Vintage? Legality

Blur of Blades 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 Blur of Blades legal in Pauper? Legality

Blur of Blades is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Blur of Blades from? Details

This printing of Blur of Blades is from HOU (HOU), with collector number 84.

Blur of Blades may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Blur of Blades's rarity? Details

Blur of Blades is a common card in HOU.

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

Who illustrated Blur of Blades? Details

Blur of Blades was illustrated by Anna Steinbauer.

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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