Quick Answer

Battlefield Promotion is a common Instant from 2X2 (2X2) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Battlefield Promotion MTG card

Battlefield Promotion

Instant

Card Text

Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. That creature gains first strike until end of turn. You gain 2 life. (A creature with first strike deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.)

"Welcome to the Legion. You saved a district—now let's go save the world."

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 2X2 2X2 🎨 Scott Murphy

Market Prices

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$0.03
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TCGPlayer
$0.06
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.06
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€0.05
Foil
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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
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Battlefield Promotion? Basics

Battlefield Promotion is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. That creature gains first strike until end of turn. You gain 2 life. (A creature with first strike deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.)"

How much mana does Battlefield Promotion cost to cast? Basics

Battlefield Promotion has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 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.

Battlefield Promotion's mana cost of {1}{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.

Battlefield Promotion 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.

Battlefield Promotion's current oracle text is: "Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. That creature gains first strike until end of turn. You gain 2 life. (A creature with first strike deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.)"

What is the current price of Battlefield Promotion? Pricing

The current market price for Battlefield Promotion is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.06 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Battlefield Promotion? Pricing

You can purchase Battlefield Promotion 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.

Battlefield Promotion normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.06

Is Battlefield Promotion legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Battlefield Promotion in Standard is not available.

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

Is Battlefield Promotion legal in Modern? Legality

Battlefield Promotion is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Battlefield Promotion legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Battlefield Promotion 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 Battlefield Promotion legal in Pioneer? Legality

Battlefield Promotion is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Battlefield Promotion legal in Legacy? Legality

Battlefield Promotion is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Battlefield Promotion legal in Vintage? Legality

Battlefield Promotion 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 Battlefield Promotion legal in Pauper? Legality

Battlefield Promotion 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 Battlefield Promotion from? Details

This printing of Battlefield Promotion is from 2X2 (2X2), with collector number 7.

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

What is Battlefield Promotion's rarity? Details

Battlefield Promotion is a common card in 2X2.

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

Who illustrated Battlefield Promotion? Details

Battlefield Promotion was illustrated by Scott Murphy.

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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