Quick Answer

Battle of Hoover Dam is a rare Enchantment from PIP (PIP) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Commander.

Battle of Hoover Dam MTG card

Battle of Hoover Dam

Enchantment

Card Text

As this enchantment enters, choose NCR or Legion. • NCR — At the beginning of your end step, return target creature card with mana value 3 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield with a finality counter on it. • Legion — Whenever a creature you control dies, put two +1/+1 counters on target creature you control.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 PIP PIP 🎨 Campbell White

Market Prices

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$0.15
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$0.33
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€0.25
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Battle of Hoover Dam? Basics

Battle of Hoover Dam is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As this enchantment enters, choose NCR or Legion. • NCR — At the beginning of your end step, return target creature card with mana value 3 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield with a finality counter on it. • Legion — Whenever a creature you control dies, put two +1/+1 counters on target creature you control."

How much mana does Battle of Hoover Dam cost to cast? Basics

Battle of Hoover Dam has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Battle of Hoover Dam's mana cost of {3}{W} 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.

Battle of Hoover Dam 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.

Battle of Hoover Dam's current oracle text is: "As this enchantment enters, choose NCR or Legion. • NCR — At the beginning of your end step, return target creature card with mana value 3 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield with a finality counter on it. • Legion — Whenever a creature you control dies, put two +1/+1 counters on target creature you control."

What is the current price of Battle of Hoover Dam? Pricing

The current market price for Battle of Hoover Dam is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.33 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.25 EUR.

Where can I buy Battle of Hoover Dam? Pricing

You can purchase Battle of Hoover Dam 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.

Battle of Hoover Dam normal: $0.15 | foil: $0.33

Is Battle of Hoover Dam legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Battle of Hoover Dam in Standard is not available.

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

Is Battle of Hoover Dam legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Battle of Hoover Dam in Modern is not available.

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

Is Battle of Hoover Dam legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Battle of Hoover Dam 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 Battle of Hoover Dam legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Battle of Hoover Dam in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Battle of Hoover Dam legal in Legacy? Legality

Battle of Hoover Dam is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Battle of Hoover Dam legal in Vintage? Legality

Battle of Hoover Dam 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 Battle of Hoover Dam legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Battle of Hoover Dam 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 Battle of Hoover Dam from? Details

This printing of Battle of Hoover Dam is from PIP (PIP), with collector number 11.

Battle of Hoover Dam may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Battle of Hoover Dam's rarity? Details

Battle of Hoover Dam is a rare card in PIP.

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

Who illustrated Battle of Hoover Dam? Details

Battle of Hoover Dam was illustrated by Campbell White.

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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