Quick Answer

Blizzard Specter is a uncommon Snow Creature — Specter from CSP (CSP) costing {2}{U}{B}. Current price: $0.29 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Blizzard Specter MTG card

Blizzard Specter

Snow Creature — Specter

Card Text

Flying Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, choose one — • That player returns a permanent they control to its owner's hand. • That player discards a card.

Card Stats

2/3 uncommon CMC: 4.0 CSP CSP 🎨 Hideaki Takamura
Flying

Market Prices

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$0.29
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$3.49
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$0.69
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$6.99
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€0.26
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€2.73
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blizzard Specter? Basics

Blizzard Specter is a Snow Creature — Specter card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, choose one — • That player returns a permanent they control to its owner's hand. • That player discards a card."

How much mana does Blizzard Specter cost to cast? Basics

Blizzard Specter has a mana cost of {2}{U}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, U 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.

Blizzard Specter's mana cost of {2}{U}{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.

Blizzard Specter 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.

Blizzard Specter's current oracle text is: "Flying Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, choose one — • That player returns a permanent they control to its owner's hand. • That player discards a card."

What is the current price of Blizzard Specter? Pricing

The current market price for Blizzard Specter is approximately $0.29 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.49 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.26 EUR.

Where can I buy Blizzard Specter? Pricing

You can purchase Blizzard Specter 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.

Blizzard Specter normal: $0.29 | foil: $3.49

Is Blizzard Specter legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Blizzard Specter in Standard is not available.

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

Is Blizzard Specter legal in Modern? Legality

Blizzard Specter is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Blizzard Specter legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Blizzard Specter 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 Blizzard Specter legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Blizzard Specter in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Blizzard Specter legal in Legacy? Legality

Blizzard Specter is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Blizzard Specter legal in Vintage? Legality

Blizzard Specter 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 Blizzard Specter legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Blizzard Specter 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 Blizzard Specter from? Details

This printing of Blizzard Specter is from CSP (CSP), with collector number 126.

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

What is Blizzard Specter's rarity? Details

Blizzard Specter is a uncommon card in CSP.

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

Who illustrated Blizzard Specter? Details

Blizzard Specter was illustrated by Hideaki Takamura.

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

What is Blizzard Specter's power and toughness? Details

Blizzard Specter is a 2/3 creature.

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

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