Quick Answer

Blastoderm is a common Creature — Beast from DDD (DDD) costing {2}{G}{G}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Commander.

Blastoderm MTG card

Blastoderm

Creature — Beast

Card Text

Shroud (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities.) Fading 3 (This creature enters with three fade counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a fade counter from it. If you can't, sacrifice it.)

Card Stats

5/5 common CMC: 4.0 DDD DDD 🎨 Nils Hamm
Fading Shroud

Market Prices

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$0.11
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.10
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (9 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blastoderm? Basics

Blastoderm is a Creature — Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Shroud (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities.) Fading 3 (This creature enters with three fade counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a fade counter from it. If you can't, sacrifice it.)"

How much mana does Blastoderm cost to cast? Basics

Blastoderm has a mana cost of {2}{G}{G}, which equals 4.0 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.

Blastoderm's mana cost of {2}{G}{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.

Blastoderm has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Blastoderm's current oracle text is: "Shroud (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities.) Fading 3 (This creature enters with three fade counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a fade counter from it. If you can't, sacrifice it.)"

What is the current price of Blastoderm? Pricing

The current market price for Blastoderm is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Blastoderm? Pricing

You can purchase Blastoderm 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 Blastoderm legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Blastoderm in Standard is not available.

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

Is Blastoderm legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Blastoderm in Modern is not available.

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

Is Blastoderm legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Blastoderm 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 Blastoderm legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Blastoderm in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Blastoderm legal in Legacy? Legality

Blastoderm is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Blastoderm legal in Vintage? Legality

Blastoderm 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 Blastoderm legal in Pauper? Legality

Blastoderm 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 Blastoderm from? Details

This printing of Blastoderm is from DDD (DDD), with collector number 7.

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

What is Blastoderm's rarity? Details

Blastoderm is a common card in DDD.

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

Who illustrated Blastoderm? Details

Blastoderm was illustrated by Nils Hamm.

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

What is Blastoderm's power and toughness? Details

Blastoderm is a 5/5 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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