Quick Answer

Blightspeaker is a common Creature — Human Rebel Cleric from MMA (MMA) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Blightspeaker MTG card

Blightspeaker

Creature — Human Rebel Cleric

Card Text

{T}: Target player loses 1 life. {4}, {T}: Search your library for a Rebel permanent card with mana value 3 or less, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

One croaked sermon spreads propaganda and plague.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 2.0 MMA MMA 🎨 Ron Spears

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$0.18
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.09
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.19
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blightspeaker? Basics

Blightspeaker is a Creature — Human Rebel Cleric card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Target player loses 1 life. {4}, {T}: Search your library for a Rebel permanent card with mana value 3 or less, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle."

How much mana does Blightspeaker cost to cast? Basics

Blightspeaker 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.

Blightspeaker'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.

Blightspeaker 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.

Blightspeaker's current oracle text is: "{T}: Target player loses 1 life. {4}, {T}: Search your library for a Rebel permanent card with mana value 3 or less, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Blightspeaker? Pricing

The current market price for Blightspeaker is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.18 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Blightspeaker? Pricing

You can purchase Blightspeaker 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.

Blightspeaker normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.18

Is Blightspeaker legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Blightspeaker in Standard is not available.

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

Is Blightspeaker legal in Modern? Legality

Blightspeaker is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Blightspeaker legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Blightspeaker 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 Blightspeaker legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Blightspeaker in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Blightspeaker legal in Legacy? Legality

Blightspeaker is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Blightspeaker legal in Vintage? Legality

Blightspeaker 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 Blightspeaker legal in Pauper? Legality

Blightspeaker 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 Blightspeaker from? Details

This printing of Blightspeaker is from MMA (MMA), with collector number 73.

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

What is Blightspeaker's rarity? Details

Blightspeaker is a common card in MMA.

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

Who illustrated Blightspeaker? Details

Blightspeaker was illustrated by Ron Spears.

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

What is Blightspeaker's power and toughness? Details

Blightspeaker 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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