Quick Answer

Barter in Blood is a uncommon Sorcery from AVR (AVR) costing {2}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Barter in Blood MTG card

Barter in Blood

Sorcery

Card Text

Each player sacrifices two creatures of their choice.

"We must all make sacrifices for the good of Innistrad." —Sorin Markov

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 AVR AVR 🎨 Eric Deschamps

Market Prices

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$0.08
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TCGPlayer
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.19
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€0.71
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (11 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barter in Blood? Basics

Barter in Blood is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Each player sacrifices two creatures of their choice."

How much mana does Barter in Blood cost to cast? Basics

Barter in Blood 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.

Barter in Blood'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.

Barter in Blood 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.

Barter in Blood's current oracle text is: "Each player sacrifices two creatures of their choice."

What is the current price of Barter in Blood? Pricing

The current market price for Barter in Blood is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.49 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Barter in Blood? Pricing

You can purchase Barter in Blood 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.

Barter in Blood normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.49

Is Barter in Blood legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Barter in Blood in Standard is not available.

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

Is Barter in Blood legal in Modern? Legality

Barter in Blood is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Barter in Blood legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Barter in Blood 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 Barter in Blood legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Barter in Blood in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Barter in Blood legal in Legacy? Legality

Barter in Blood is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Barter in Blood legal in Vintage? Legality

Barter in Blood 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 Barter in Blood legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Barter in Blood 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 Barter in Blood from? Details

This printing of Barter in Blood is from AVR (AVR), with collector number 85.

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

What is Barter in Blood's rarity? Details

Barter in Blood is a uncommon card in AVR.

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

Who illustrated Barter in Blood? Details

Barter in Blood was illustrated by Eric Deschamps.

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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