Quick Answer

Ashnod's Battle Gear is a uncommon Artifact from 4BB (4BB) costing {2}. Legal in Commander.

Ashnod's Battle Gear MTG card

Ashnod's Battle Gear

Artifact

Card Text

You may choose not to untap this artifact during your untap step. {2}, {T}: Target creature you control gets +2/-2 for as long as this artifact remains tapped.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 4BB 4BB 🎨 Mark Poole

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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ashnod's Battle Gear? Basics

Ashnod's Battle Gear is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "You may choose not to untap this artifact during your untap step. {2}, {T}: Target creature you control gets +2/-2 for as long as this artifact remains tapped."

How much mana does Ashnod's Battle Gear cost to cast? Basics

Ashnod's Battle Gear has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Ashnod's Battle Gear's mana cost of {2} 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.

Ashnod's Battle Gear 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.

Ashnod's Battle Gear's current oracle text is: "You may choose not to untap this artifact during your untap step. {2}, {T}: Target creature you control gets +2/-2 for as long as this artifact remains tapped."

What is the current price of Ashnod's Battle Gear? Pricing

Price data for Ashnod's Battle Gear is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Ashnod's Battle Gear? Pricing

You can purchase Ashnod's Battle Gear 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 Ashnod's Battle Gear legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ashnod's Battle Gear in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ashnod's Battle Gear legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Ashnod's Battle Gear in Modern is not available.

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

Is Ashnod's Battle Gear legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ashnod's Battle Gear 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 Ashnod's Battle Gear legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ashnod's Battle Gear in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ashnod's Battle Gear legal in Legacy? Legality

Ashnod's Battle Gear is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ashnod's Battle Gear legal in Vintage? Legality

Ashnod's Battle Gear 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 Ashnod's Battle Gear legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ashnod's Battle Gear 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 Ashnod's Battle Gear from? Details

This printing of Ashnod's Battle Gear is from 4BB (4BB), with collector number 296.

Ashnod's Battle Gear may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ashnod's Battle Gear's rarity? Details

Ashnod's Battle Gear is a uncommon card in 4BB.

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

Who illustrated Ashnod's Battle Gear? Details

Ashnod's Battle Gear was illustrated by Mark Poole.

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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