Quick Answer

Bestow Greatness is a common Instant from DFT (DFT) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Bestow Greatness MTG card

Bestow Greatness

Instant

Card Text

Target creature gets +4/+4 and gains trample until end of turn.

Exercise kindness, for nothing remains small forever. —Alacrian proverb

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 DFT DFT 🎨 Jeff Carpenter

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.06
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TCGPlayer
$0.09
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.04
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Cardmarket
€0.08
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bestow Greatness? Basics

Bestow Greatness is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target creature gets +4/+4 and gains trample until end of turn."

How much mana does Bestow Greatness cost to cast? Basics

Bestow Greatness has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Bestow Greatness's mana cost of {2}{G} 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.

Bestow Greatness has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Bestow Greatness's current oracle text is: "Target creature gets +4/+4 and gains trample until end of turn."

What is the current price of Bestow Greatness? Pricing

The current market price for Bestow Greatness is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.09 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Bestow Greatness? Pricing

You can purchase Bestow Greatness 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.

Bestow Greatness normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.09

Is Bestow Greatness legal in Standard? Legality

Bestow Greatness is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Bestow Greatness legal in Modern? Legality

Bestow Greatness is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Bestow Greatness legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bestow Greatness 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 Bestow Greatness legal in Pioneer? Legality

Bestow Greatness is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Bestow Greatness legal in Legacy? Legality

Bestow Greatness is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bestow Greatness legal in Vintage? Legality

Bestow Greatness 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 Bestow Greatness legal in Pauper? Legality

Bestow Greatness 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 Bestow Greatness from? Details

This printing of Bestow Greatness is from DFT (DFT), with collector number 155.

Bestow Greatness may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bestow Greatness's rarity? Details

Bestow Greatness is a common card in DFT.

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

Who illustrated Bestow Greatness? Details

Bestow Greatness was illustrated by Jeff Carpenter.

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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