Quick Answer

Battletide Alchemist is a rare Creature — Kithkin Cleric from MOR (MOR) costing {3}{W}{W}. Current price: $2.22 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Battletide Alchemist MTG card

Battletide Alchemist

Creature — Kithkin Cleric

Card Text

If a source would deal damage to a player, you may prevent X of that damage, where X is the number of Clerics you control.

"I do not heal. Healing means that the pain has already been felt. To stop suffering, one must prevent the world's wounds altogether."

Card Stats

3/4 rare CMC: 5.0 MOR MOR 🎨 Steve Prescott

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$2.22
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TCGPlayer
$10.09
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Card Kingdom
$2.79
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Card Kingdom
$8.99
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Cardmarket
€1.33
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Cardmarket
€6.36
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Battletide Alchemist? Basics

Battletide Alchemist is a Creature — Kithkin Cleric card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "If a source would deal damage to a player, you may prevent X of that damage, where X is the number of Clerics you control."

How much mana does Battletide Alchemist cost to cast? Basics

Battletide Alchemist has a mana cost of {3}{W}{W}, which equals 5.0 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.

Battletide Alchemist's mana cost of {3}{W}{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.

Battletide Alchemist 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.

Battletide Alchemist's current oracle text is: "If a source would deal damage to a player, you may prevent X of that damage, where X is the number of Clerics you control."

What is the current price of Battletide Alchemist? Pricing

The current market price for Battletide Alchemist is approximately $2.22 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $10.09 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.33 EUR.

Where can I buy Battletide Alchemist? Pricing

You can purchase Battletide Alchemist 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.

Battletide Alchemist normal: $2.22 | foil: $10.09

Is Battletide Alchemist legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Battletide Alchemist in Standard is not available.

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

Is Battletide Alchemist legal in Modern? Legality

Battletide Alchemist is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Battletide Alchemist legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Battletide Alchemist 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 Battletide Alchemist legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Battletide Alchemist in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Battletide Alchemist legal in Legacy? Legality

Battletide Alchemist is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Battletide Alchemist legal in Vintage? Legality

Battletide Alchemist 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 Battletide Alchemist legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Battletide Alchemist 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 Battletide Alchemist from? Details

This printing of Battletide Alchemist is from MOR (MOR), with collector number 2.

Battletide Alchemist may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Battletide Alchemist's rarity? Details

Battletide Alchemist is a rare card in MOR.

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

Who illustrated Battletide Alchemist? Details

Battletide Alchemist was illustrated by Steve Prescott.

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

What is Battletide Alchemist's power and toughness? Details

Battletide Alchemist is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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