Quick Answer

Banshee is a uncommon Creature — Spirit from BCHR (BCHR) costing {2}{B}{B}. Legal in Commander.

Banshee MTG card

Banshee

Creature — Spirit

Card Text

{X}, {T}: This creature deals half X damage, rounded down, to any target, and half X damage, rounded up, to you.

Card Stats

0/1 uncommon CMC: 4.0 BCHR BCHR 🎨 Jesper Myrfors

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Banshee? Basics

Banshee is a Creature — Spirit card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{X}, {T}: This creature deals half X damage, rounded down, to any target, and half X damage, rounded up, to you."

How much mana does Banshee cost to cast? Basics

Banshee has a mana cost of {2}{B}{B}, which equals 4.0 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.

Banshee's mana cost of {2}{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.

Banshee has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Banshee's current oracle text is: "{X}, {T}: This creature deals half X damage, rounded down, to any target, and half X damage, rounded up, to you."

What is the current price of Banshee? Pricing

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

Where can I buy Banshee? Pricing

You can purchase Banshee 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 Banshee legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Banshee in Standard is not available.

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

Is Banshee legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Banshee in Modern is not available.

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

Is Banshee legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Banshee 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 Banshee legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Banshee in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Banshee legal in Legacy? Legality

Banshee is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Banshee legal in Vintage? Legality

Banshee 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 Banshee legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Banshee 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 Banshee from? Details

This printing of Banshee is from BCHR (BCHR), with collector number 29.

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

What is Banshee's rarity? Details

Banshee is a uncommon card in BCHR.

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

Who illustrated Banshee? Details

Banshee was illustrated by Jesper Myrfors.

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

What is Banshee's power and toughness? Details

Banshee is a 0/1 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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