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Netherborn Altar is a rare Artifact from C20 (C20) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.45 USD. Legal in Commander.

Netherborn Altar MTG card

Netherborn Altar

Artifact

Card Text

{T}, Put a soul counter on this artifact: Put your commander into your hand from the command zone. Then you lose 3 life for each soul counter on this artifact.

It is spoken of only in whispers, visited only by the desperate.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 C20 C20 🎨 Titus Lunter

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Market Prices

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$0.45
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$1.29
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€0.43
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Netherborn Altar? Basics

Netherborn Altar is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}, Put a soul counter on this artifact: Put your commander into your hand from the command zone. Then you lose 3 life for each soul counter on this artifact."

How much mana does Netherborn Altar cost to cast? Basics

Netherborn Altar has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Netherborn Altar's mana cost of {1}{B} 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.

Netherborn Altar 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.

Netherborn Altar's current oracle text is: "{T}, Put a soul counter on this artifact: Put your commander into your hand from the command zone. Then you lose 3 life for each soul counter on this artifact."

What is the current price of Netherborn Altar? Pricing

The current market price for Netherborn Altar is approximately $0.45 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.43 EUR.

Where can I buy Netherborn Altar? Pricing

You can purchase Netherborn Altar 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 Netherborn Altar legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Netherborn Altar in Standard is not available.

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

Is Netherborn Altar legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Netherborn Altar in Modern is not available.

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

Is Netherborn Altar legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Netherborn Altar 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 Netherborn Altar legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Netherborn Altar in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Netherborn Altar legal in Legacy? Legality

Netherborn Altar is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Netherborn Altar legal in Vintage? Legality

Netherborn Altar 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 Netherborn Altar legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Netherborn Altar 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 Netherborn Altar from? Details

This printing of Netherborn Altar is from C20 (C20), with collector number 45.

Netherborn Altar may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Netherborn Altar's rarity? Details

Netherborn Altar is a rare card in C20.

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

Who illustrated Netherborn Altar? Details

Netherborn Altar was illustrated by Titus Lunter.

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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