Quick Answer

Battleground Geist is a common Creature — Spirit from INR (INR) costing {4}{U}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Battleground Geist MTG card

Battleground Geist

Creature — Spirit

Card Text

Flying Other Spirit creatures you control get +1/+0.

Not content to nudge vases and chill drawing rooms, some geists muster spectral armies to claw at the hearts of the living.

Card Stats

3/3 common CMC: 5.0 INR INR 🎨 Clint Cearley
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.03
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.06
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.07
Foil
Buy
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
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Battleground Geist? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Flying Other Spirit creatures you control get +1/+0."

How much mana does Battleground Geist cost to cast? Basics

Battleground Geist has a mana cost of {4}{U}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Battleground Geist's mana cost of {4}{U} 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.

Battleground Geist has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Battleground Geist's current oracle text is: "Flying Other Spirit creatures you control get +1/+0."

What is the current price of Battleground Geist? Pricing

The current market price for Battleground Geist is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.03 USD.

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

Where can I buy Battleground Geist? Pricing

You can purchase Battleground Geist 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.

Battleground Geist normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.03

Is Battleground Geist legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Battleground Geist in Standard is not available.

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

Is Battleground Geist legal in Modern? Legality

Battleground Geist is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Battleground Geist legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Battleground Geist 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 Battleground Geist legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Battleground Geist in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Battleground Geist legal in Legacy? Legality

Battleground Geist is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Battleground Geist legal in Vintage? Legality

Battleground Geist 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 Battleground Geist legal in Pauper? Legality

Battleground Geist 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 Battleground Geist from? Details

This printing of Battleground Geist is from INR (INR), with collector number 53.

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

What is Battleground Geist's rarity? Details

Battleground Geist is a common card in INR.

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

Who illustrated Battleground Geist? Details

Battleground Geist was illustrated by Clint Cearley.

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

What is Battleground Geist's power and toughness? Details

Battleground Geist is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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