Quick Answer

Blight Pile is a uncommon Creature — Phyrexian from DMU (DMU) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Blight Pile MTG card

Blight Pile

Creature — Phyrexian

Card Text

Defender {2}{B}, {T}: Each opponent loses X life, where X is the number of creatures with defender you control.

"Keep your distance. It may be broken, but it's far from benign." —Stenn

Card Stats

3/3 uncommon CMC: 2.0 DMU DMU 🎨 Olivier Bernard
Defender

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.06
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.17
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.10
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.13
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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blight Pile? Basics

Blight Pile is a Creature — Phyrexian card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Defender {2}{B}, {T}: Each opponent loses X life, where X is the number of creatures with defender you control."

How much mana does Blight Pile cost to cast? Basics

Blight Pile has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 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.

Blight Pile's mana cost of {1}{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.

Blight Pile 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.

Blight Pile's current oracle text is: "Defender {2}{B}, {T}: Each opponent loses X life, where X is the number of creatures with defender you control."

What is the current price of Blight Pile? Pricing

The current market price for Blight Pile is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.17 USD.

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

Where can I buy Blight Pile? Pricing

You can purchase Blight Pile 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.

Blight Pile normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.17

Is Blight Pile legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Blight Pile in Standard is not available.

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

Is Blight Pile legal in Modern? Legality

Blight Pile is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Blight Pile legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Blight Pile 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 Blight Pile legal in Pioneer? Legality

Blight Pile is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Blight Pile legal in Legacy? Legality

Blight Pile is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Blight Pile legal in Vintage? Legality

Blight Pile 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 Blight Pile legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Blight Pile 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 Blight Pile from? Details

This printing of Blight Pile is from DMU (DMU), with collector number 82.

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

What is Blight Pile's rarity? Details

Blight Pile is a uncommon card in DMU.

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

Who illustrated Blight Pile? Details

Blight Pile was illustrated by Olivier Bernard.

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

What is Blight Pile's power and toughness? Details

Blight Pile is a 3/3 creature.

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

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