Quick Answer

Bladegriff Prototype is a rare Artifact Creature — Griffin from CMR (CMR) costing {5}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Commander.

Bladegriff Prototype MTG card

Bladegriff Prototype

Artifact Creature — Griffin

Card Text

Flying Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, destroy target nonland permanent of that player's choice that one of your opponents controls.

The new model has improved aerodynamics but introduced a few glitches in the targeting system.

Card Stats

3/2 rare CMC: 5.0 CMR CMR 🎨 Johann Bodin
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.24
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TCGPlayer
$0.35
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.69
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.27
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Cardmarket
€0.51
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bladegriff Prototype? Basics

Bladegriff Prototype is a Artifact Creature — Griffin card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, destroy target nonland permanent of that player's choice that one of your opponents controls."

How much mana does Bladegriff Prototype cost to cast? Basics

Bladegriff Prototype has a mana cost of {5}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Bladegriff Prototype's mana cost of {5} 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.

Bladegriff Prototype 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.

Bladegriff Prototype's current oracle text is: "Flying Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, destroy target nonland permanent of that player's choice that one of your opponents controls."

What is the current price of Bladegriff Prototype? Pricing

The current market price for Bladegriff Prototype is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.35 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.27 EUR.

Where can I buy Bladegriff Prototype? Pricing

You can purchase Bladegriff Prototype 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.

Bladegriff Prototype normal: $0.24 | foil: $0.35

Is Bladegriff Prototype legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bladegriff Prototype in Standard is not available.

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

Is Bladegriff Prototype legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Bladegriff Prototype in Modern is not available.

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

Is Bladegriff Prototype legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bladegriff Prototype 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 Bladegriff Prototype legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Bladegriff Prototype in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Bladegriff Prototype legal in Legacy? Legality

Bladegriff Prototype is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bladegriff Prototype legal in Vintage? Legality

Bladegriff Prototype 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 Bladegriff Prototype legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Bladegriff Prototype 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 Bladegriff Prototype from? Details

This printing of Bladegriff Prototype is from CMR (CMR), with collector number 300.

Bladegriff Prototype may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bladegriff Prototype's rarity? Details

Bladegriff Prototype is a rare card in CMR.

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

Who illustrated Bladegriff Prototype? Details

Bladegriff Prototype was illustrated by Johann Bodin.

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

What is Bladegriff Prototype's power and toughness? Details

Bladegriff Prototype is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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