Quick Answer

Baleful Beholder is a common Creature — Beholder from AFR (AFR) costing {4}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Baleful Beholder MTG card

Baleful Beholder

Creature — Beholder

Card Text

When this creature enters, choose one — • Antimagic Cone — Each opponent sacrifices an enchantment of their choice. • Fear Ray — Creatures you control gain menace until end of turn. (A creature with menace can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)

Card Stats

6/5 common CMC: 6.0 AFR AFR 🎨 Lars Grant-West

Market Prices

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$0.06
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$0.06
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.07
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€0.13
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Baleful Beholder? Basics

Baleful Beholder is a Creature — Beholder card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, choose one — • Antimagic Cone — Each opponent sacrifices an enchantment of their choice. • Fear Ray — Creatures you control gain menace until end of turn. (A creature with menace can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)"

How much mana does Baleful Beholder cost to cast? Basics

Baleful Beholder has a mana cost of {4}{B}{B}, which equals 6.0 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.

Baleful Beholder's mana cost of {4}{B}{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.

Baleful Beholder 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.

Baleful Beholder's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, choose one — • Antimagic Cone — Each opponent sacrifices an enchantment of their choice. • Fear Ray — Creatures you control gain menace until end of turn. (A creature with menace can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)"

What is the current price of Baleful Beholder? Pricing

The current market price for Baleful Beholder is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.06 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Baleful Beholder? Pricing

You can purchase Baleful Beholder 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.

Baleful Beholder normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.06

Is Baleful Beholder legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Baleful Beholder in Standard is not available.

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

Is Baleful Beholder legal in Modern? Legality

Baleful Beholder is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Baleful Beholder legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Baleful Beholder 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 Baleful Beholder legal in Pioneer? Legality

Baleful Beholder is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Baleful Beholder legal in Legacy? Legality

Baleful Beholder is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Baleful Beholder legal in Vintage? Legality

Baleful Beholder 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 Baleful Beholder legal in Pauper? Legality

Baleful Beholder is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Baleful Beholder from? Details

This printing of Baleful Beholder is from AFR (AFR), with collector number 89.

Baleful Beholder may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Baleful Beholder's rarity? Details

Baleful Beholder is a common card in AFR.

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

Who illustrated Baleful Beholder? Details

Baleful Beholder was illustrated by Lars Grant-West.

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

What is Baleful Beholder's power and toughness? Details

Baleful Beholder is a 6/5 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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