Quick Answer

Birthing Ritual is a mythic Enchantment from MH3 (MH3) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $5.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Birthing Ritual MTG card

Birthing Ritual

Enchantment

Card Text

At the beginning of your end step, if you control a creature, look at the top seven cards of your library. Then you may sacrifice a creature. If you do, you may put a creature card with mana value X or less from among those cards onto the battlefield, where X is 1 plus the sacrificed creature's mana value. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.

Card Stats

mythic CMC: 2.0 MH3 MH3 🎨 Drew Tucker

Market Prices

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$5.14
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$5.16
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$7.49
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$7.99
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€6.10
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€7.45
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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
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Birthing Ritual? Basics

Birthing Ritual is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of your end step, if you control a creature, look at the top seven cards of your library. Then you may sacrifice a creature. If you do, you may put a creature card with mana value X or less from among those cards onto the battlefield, where X is 1 plus the sacrificed creature's mana value. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order."

How much mana does Birthing Ritual cost to cast? Basics

Birthing Ritual has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 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.

Birthing Ritual's mana cost of {1}{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.

Birthing Ritual 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.

Birthing Ritual's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of your end step, if you control a creature, look at the top seven cards of your library. Then you may sacrifice a creature. If you do, you may put a creature card with mana value X or less from among those cards onto the battlefield, where X is 1 plus the sacrificed creature's mana value. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order."

What is the current price of Birthing Ritual? Pricing

The current market price for Birthing Ritual is approximately $5.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.16 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €6.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Birthing Ritual? Pricing

You can purchase Birthing Ritual 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.

Birthing Ritual normal: $5.14 | foil: $5.16

Is Birthing Ritual legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Birthing Ritual in Standard is not available.

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

Is Birthing Ritual legal in Modern? Legality

Birthing Ritual is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Birthing Ritual legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Birthing Ritual 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 Birthing Ritual legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Birthing Ritual in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Birthing Ritual legal in Legacy? Legality

Birthing Ritual is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Birthing Ritual legal in Vintage? Legality

Birthing Ritual 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 Birthing Ritual legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Birthing Ritual 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 Birthing Ritual from? Details

This printing of Birthing Ritual is from MH3 (MH3), with collector number 146.

Birthing Ritual may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Birthing Ritual's rarity? Details

Birthing Ritual is a mythic card in MH3.

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

Who illustrated Birthing Ritual? Details

Birthing Ritual was illustrated by Drew Tucker.

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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