Quick Answer

Battering Ram is a common Artifact Creature — Construct from 4BB (4BB) costing {2}. Legal in Commander.

Battering Ram MTG card

Battering Ram

Artifact Creature — Construct

Card Text

At the beginning of combat on your turn, this creature gains banding until end of combat. (Any creatures with banding, and up to one without, can attack in a band. Bands are blocked as a group. If any creatures with banding you control are being blocked by a creature, you divide that creature's combat damage, not its controller, among any of the creatures it's blocking.) Whenever this creature becomes blocked by a Wall, destroy that Wall at end of combat.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 2.0 4BB 4BB 🎨 Jeff A. Menges

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Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Battering Ram? Basics

Battering Ram is a Artifact Creature — Construct card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of combat on your turn, this creature gains banding until end of combat. (Any creatures with banding, and up to one without, can attack in a band. Bands are blocked as a group. If any creatures with banding you control are being blocked by a creature, you divide that creature's combat damage, not its controller, among any of the creatures it's blocking.) Whenever this creature becomes blocked by a Wall, destroy that Wall at end of combat."

How much mana does Battering Ram cost to cast? Basics

Battering Ram 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.

Battering Ram'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.

Battering Ram 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.

Battering Ram's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of combat on your turn, this creature gains banding until end of combat. (Any creatures with banding, and up to one without, can attack in a band. Bands are blocked as a group. If any creatures with banding you control are being blocked by a creature, you divide that creature's combat damage, not its controller, among any of the creatures it's blocking.) Whenever this creature becomes blocked by a Wall, destroy that Wall at end of combat."

What is the current price of Battering Ram? Pricing

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

Where can I buy Battering Ram? Pricing

You can purchase Battering Ram 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 Battering Ram legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Battering Ram in Standard is not available.

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

Is Battering Ram legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Battering Ram in Modern is not available.

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

Is Battering Ram legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Battering Ram 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 Battering Ram legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Battering Ram in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Battering Ram legal in Legacy? Legality

Battering Ram is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Battering Ram legal in Vintage? Legality

Battering Ram 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 Battering Ram legal in Pauper? Legality

Battering Ram 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 Battering Ram from? Details

This printing of Battering Ram is from 4BB (4BB), with collector number 297.

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

What is Battering Ram's rarity? Details

Battering Ram is a common card in 4BB.

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

Who illustrated Battering Ram? Details

Battering Ram was illustrated by Jeff A. Menges.

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

What is Battering Ram's power and toughness? Details

Battering Ram 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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