Quick Answer

Blade Splicer is a rare Creature — Phyrexian Human Artificer from 2XM (2XM) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.38 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Blade Splicer MTG card

Blade Splicer

Creature — Phyrexian Human Artificer

Card Text

When this creature enters, create a 3/3 colorless Phyrexian Golem artifact creature token. Golems you control have first strike.

"Flesh is a betrayal of the self."

Card Stats

1/1 rare CMC: 3.0 2XM 2XM 🎨 Greg Staples

Market Prices

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$0.38
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TCGPlayer
$0.68
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.34
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Cardmarket
€1.02
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
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blade Splicer? Basics

Blade Splicer is a Creature — Phyrexian Human Artificer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, create a 3/3 colorless Phyrexian Golem artifact creature token. Golems you control have first strike."

How much mana does Blade Splicer cost to cast? Basics

Blade Splicer has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 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.

Blade Splicer's mana cost of {2}{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.

Blade Splicer 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.

Blade Splicer's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, create a 3/3 colorless Phyrexian Golem artifact creature token. Golems you control have first strike."

What is the current price of Blade Splicer? Pricing

The current market price for Blade Splicer is approximately $0.38 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.68 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.34 EUR.

Where can I buy Blade Splicer? Pricing

You can purchase Blade Splicer 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.

Blade Splicer normal: $0.38 | foil: $0.68

Is Blade Splicer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Blade Splicer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Blade Splicer legal in Modern? Legality

Blade Splicer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Blade Splicer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Blade Splicer 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 Blade Splicer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Blade Splicer in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Blade Splicer legal in Legacy? Legality

Blade Splicer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Blade Splicer legal in Vintage? Legality

Blade Splicer 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 Blade Splicer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Blade Splicer 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 Blade Splicer from? Details

This printing of Blade Splicer is from 2XM (2XM), with collector number 9.

Blade Splicer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Blade Splicer's rarity? Details

Blade Splicer is a rare card in 2XM.

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

Who illustrated Blade Splicer? Details

Blade Splicer was illustrated by Greg Staples.

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

What is Blade Splicer's power and toughness? Details

Blade Splicer is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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