Quick Answer

Fatal Frenzy is a rare Instant from PLC (PLC) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.49 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Fatal Frenzy MTG card

Fatal Frenzy

Instant

Card Text

Until end of turn, target creature you control gains trample and gets +X/+0, where X is its power. Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step.

"I hope to have such a death—lying in triumph upon the broken bodies of those who slew me." —Radha, Keldon warlord

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 PLC PLC 🎨 Steve Ellis

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Market Prices

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$0.49
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$3.95
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$1.79
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$9.99
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€0.32
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€2.38
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fatal Frenzy? Basics

Fatal Frenzy is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Until end of turn, target creature you control gains trample and gets +X/+0, where X is its power. Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step."

How much mana does Fatal Frenzy cost to cast? Basics

Fatal Frenzy has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 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.

Fatal Frenzy's mana cost of {2}{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.

Fatal Frenzy has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Fatal Frenzy's current oracle text is: "Until end of turn, target creature you control gains trample and gets +X/+0, where X is its power. Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step."

What is the current price of Fatal Frenzy? Pricing

The current market price for Fatal Frenzy is approximately $0.49 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.95 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.32 EUR.

Where can I buy Fatal Frenzy? Pricing

You can purchase Fatal Frenzy 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.

Fatal Frenzy normal: $0.49 | foil: $3.95

Is Fatal Frenzy legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Fatal Frenzy in Standard is not available.

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

Is Fatal Frenzy legal in Modern? Legality

Fatal Frenzy is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Fatal Frenzy legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Fatal Frenzy 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 Fatal Frenzy legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Fatal Frenzy in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Fatal Frenzy legal in Legacy? Legality

Fatal Frenzy is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Fatal Frenzy legal in Vintage? Legality

Fatal Frenzy 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 Fatal Frenzy legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Fatal Frenzy 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 Fatal Frenzy from? Details

This printing of Fatal Frenzy is from PLC (PLC), with collector number 98.

Fatal Frenzy may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Fatal Frenzy's rarity? Details

Fatal Frenzy is a rare card in PLC.

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

Who illustrated Fatal Frenzy? Details

Fatal Frenzy was illustrated by Steve Ellis.

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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