Quick Answer

Baleful Eidolon is a common Enchantment Creature — Spirit from PIO (PIO) costing {1}{B}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Baleful Eidolon MTG card

Baleful Eidolon

Enchantment Creature — Spirit

Card Text

Bestow {4}{B} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached to a creature.) Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.) Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and has deathtouch.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 2.0 PIO PIO 🎨 Min Yum
Bestow Deathtouch

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Baleful Eidolon? Basics

Baleful Eidolon is a Enchantment Creature — Spirit card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Bestow {4}{B} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached to a creature.) Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.) Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and has deathtouch."

How much mana does Baleful Eidolon cost to cast? Basics

Baleful Eidolon 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.

Baleful Eidolon'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.

Baleful Eidolon 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.

Baleful Eidolon's current oracle text is: "Bestow {4}{B} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached to a creature.) Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.) Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and has deathtouch."

What is the current price of Baleful Eidolon? Pricing

Price data for Baleful Eidolon is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Baleful Eidolon? Pricing

You can purchase Baleful Eidolon 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 Baleful Eidolon legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Baleful Eidolon legal in Modern? Legality

Baleful Eidolon is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Baleful Eidolon legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Baleful Eidolon 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 Eidolon legal in Pioneer? Legality

Baleful Eidolon is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Baleful Eidolon legal in Legacy? Legality

Baleful Eidolon is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Baleful Eidolon legal in Vintage? Legality

Baleful Eidolon 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 Eidolon legal in Pauper? Legality

Baleful Eidolon 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 Eidolon from? Details

This printing of Baleful Eidolon is from PIO (PIO), with collector number 82.

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

What is Baleful Eidolon's rarity? Details

Baleful Eidolon is a common card in PIO.

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

Who illustrated Baleful Eidolon? Details

Baleful Eidolon was illustrated by Min Yum.

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 Eidolon's power and toughness? Details

Baleful Eidolon is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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