Quick Answer

Black Market is a rare Enchantment from C15 (C15) costing {3}{B}{B}. Current price: $3.84 USD. Legal in Commander.

Black Market MTG card

Black Market

Enchantment

Card Text

Whenever a creature dies, put a charge counter on this enchantment. At the beginning of your first main phase, add {B} for each charge counter on this enchantment.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 C15 C15 🎨 Jeff Easley

Market Prices

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$3.84
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$7.99
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€3.13
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€2.00
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (12 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black Market? Basics

Black Market is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a creature dies, put a charge counter on this enchantment. At the beginning of your first main phase, add {B} for each charge counter on this enchantment."

How much mana does Black Market cost to cast? Basics

Black Market has a mana cost of {3}{B}{B}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Black Market's mana cost of {3}{B}{B} 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.

Black Market 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.

Black Market's current oracle text is: "Whenever a creature dies, put a charge counter on this enchantment. At the beginning of your first main phase, add {B} for each charge counter on this enchantment."

What is the current price of Black Market? Pricing

The current market price for Black Market is approximately $3.84 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Black Market? Pricing

You can purchase Black Market 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.

Is Black Market legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Black Market in Standard is not available.

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

Is Black Market legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Black Market in Modern is not available.

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

Is Black Market legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Black Market 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 Black Market legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Black Market in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Black Market legal in Legacy? Legality

Black Market is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Black Market legal in Vintage? Legality

Black Market 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 Black Market legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Black Market 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 Black Market from? Details

This printing of Black Market is from C15 (C15), with collector number 116.

Black Market may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Black Market's rarity? Details

Black Market is a rare card in C15.

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

Who illustrated Black Market? Details

Black Market was illustrated by Jeff Easley.

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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