Quick Answer

Blood Oath is a rare Instant from MMQ (MMQ) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.45 USD. Legal in Commander.

Blood Oath MTG card

Blood Oath

Instant

Card Text

Choose a card type. Target opponent reveals their hand. Blood Oath deals 3 damage to that player for each card of the chosen type revealed this way. (Artifact, battle, creature, enchantment, instant, kindred, land, planeswalker, and sorcery are card types.)

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 MMQ MMQ 🎨 Mike Ploog

Market Prices

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$0.45
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TCGPlayer
$6.79
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Card Kingdom
$0.59
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$11.99
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Cardmarket
€0.42
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Cardmarket
€5.42
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blood Oath? Basics

Blood Oath is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose a card type. Target opponent reveals their hand. Blood Oath deals 3 damage to that player for each card of the chosen type revealed this way. (Artifact, battle, creature, enchantment, instant, kindred, land, planeswalker, and sorcery are card types.)"

How much mana does Blood Oath cost to cast? Basics

Blood Oath has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Blood Oath's mana cost of {3}{R} 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.

Blood Oath 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.

Blood Oath's current oracle text is: "Choose a card type. Target opponent reveals their hand. Blood Oath deals 3 damage to that player for each card of the chosen type revealed this way. (Artifact, battle, creature, enchantment, instant, kindred, land, planeswalker, and sorcery are card types.)"

What is the current price of Blood Oath? Pricing

The current market price for Blood Oath is approximately $0.45 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $6.79 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.42 EUR.

Where can I buy Blood Oath? Pricing

You can purchase Blood Oath 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.

Blood Oath normal: $0.45 | foil: $6.79

Is Blood Oath legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Blood Oath in Standard is not available.

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

Is Blood Oath legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Blood Oath in Modern is not available.

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

Is Blood Oath legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Blood Oath 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 Blood Oath legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Blood Oath in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Blood Oath legal in Legacy? Legality

Blood Oath is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Blood Oath legal in Vintage? Legality

Blood Oath 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 Blood Oath legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Blood Oath 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 Blood Oath from? Details

This printing of Blood Oath is from MMQ (MMQ), with collector number 177.

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

What is Blood Oath's rarity? Details

Blood Oath is a rare card in MMQ.

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

Who illustrated Blood Oath? Details

Blood Oath was illustrated by Mike Ploog.

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

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