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Gleam of Battle is a uncommon Enchantment from DGM (DGM) costing {4}{R}{W}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Gleam of Battle MTG card

Gleam of Battle

Enchantment

Card Text

Whenever a creature you control attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on it.

Every soldier returns from battle changed: by hardship, by blood, by a glimpse of glory.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 6.0 DGM DGM 🎨 Raymond Swanland

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$0.24
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$0.86
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.20
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€0.47
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Prices updated: 2026-03-03
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Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gleam of Battle? Basics

Gleam of Battle is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a creature you control attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on it."

How much mana does Gleam of Battle cost to cast? Basics

Gleam of Battle has a mana cost of {4}{R}{W}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, W 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.

Gleam of Battle's mana cost of {4}{R}{W} 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.

Gleam of Battle has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Gleam of Battle's current oracle text is: "Whenever a creature you control attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on it."

What is the current price of Gleam of Battle? Pricing

The current market price for Gleam of Battle is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.86 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Gleam of Battle? Pricing

You can purchase Gleam of Battle 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.

Gleam of Battle normal: $0.24 | foil: $0.86

Is Gleam of Battle legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gleam of Battle in Standard is not available.

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

Is Gleam of Battle legal in Modern? Legality

Gleam of Battle is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Gleam of Battle legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gleam of Battle 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 Gleam of Battle legal in Pioneer? Legality

Gleam of Battle is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Gleam of Battle legal in Legacy? Legality

Gleam of Battle is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Gleam of Battle legal in Vintage? Legality

Gleam of Battle 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 Gleam of Battle legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Gleam of Battle 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 Gleam of Battle from? Details

This printing of Gleam of Battle is from DGM (DGM), with collector number 73.

Gleam of Battle may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Gleam of Battle's rarity? Details

Gleam of Battle is a uncommon card in DGM.

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

Who illustrated Gleam of Battle? Details

Gleam of Battle was illustrated by Raymond Swanland.

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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