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Calamity Bearer is a rare Creature — Giant Berserker from PRM (PRM) costing {2}{R}{R}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Calamity Bearer MTG card

Calamity Bearer

Creature — Giant Berserker

Card Text

If a Giant source you control would deal damage to a permanent or player, it deals double that damage to that permanent or player instead.

Card Stats

3/4 rare CMC: 4.0 PRM PRM 🎨 Simon Dominic

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Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calamity Bearer? Basics

Calamity Bearer is a Creature — Giant Berserker card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "If a Giant source you control would deal damage to a permanent or player, it deals double that damage to that permanent or player instead."

How much mana does Calamity Bearer cost to cast? Basics

Calamity Bearer has a mana cost of {2}{R}{R}, which equals 4.0 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.

Calamity Bearer's mana cost of {2}{R}{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.

Calamity Bearer has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Calamity Bearer's current oracle text is: "If a Giant source you control would deal damage to a permanent or player, it deals double that damage to that permanent or player instead."

What is the current price of Calamity Bearer? Pricing

Price data for Calamity Bearer is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Calamity Bearer? Pricing

You can purchase Calamity Bearer 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 Calamity Bearer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Calamity Bearer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Calamity Bearer legal in Modern? Legality

Calamity Bearer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Calamity Bearer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Calamity Bearer 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 Calamity Bearer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Calamity Bearer is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Calamity Bearer legal in Legacy? Legality

Calamity Bearer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Calamity Bearer legal in Vintage? Legality

Calamity Bearer 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 Calamity Bearer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Calamity Bearer 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 Calamity Bearer from? Details

This printing of Calamity Bearer is from PRM (PRM), with collector number 88312.

Calamity Bearer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Calamity Bearer's rarity? Details

Calamity Bearer is a rare card in PRM.

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

Who illustrated Calamity Bearer? Details

Calamity Bearer was illustrated by Simon Dominic.

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

What is Calamity Bearer's power and toughness? Details

Calamity Bearer is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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