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Bloodletter Quill is a rare Artifact from RAV (RAV) costing {3}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Bloodletter Quill MTG card

Bloodletter Quill

Artifact

Card Text

{2}, {T}, Put a blood counter on this artifact: Draw a card, then you lose 1 life for each blood counter on this artifact. {U}{B}: Remove a blood counter from this artifact.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 RAV RAV 🎨 Dan Murayama Scott

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.24
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.17
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Cardmarket
€0.64
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bloodletter Quill? Basics

Bloodletter Quill is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{2}, {T}, Put a blood counter on this artifact: Draw a card, then you lose 1 life for each blood counter on this artifact. {U}{B}: Remove a blood counter from this artifact."

How much mana does Bloodletter Quill cost to cast? Basics

Bloodletter Quill has a mana cost of {3}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Bloodletter Quill's mana cost of {3} 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.

Bloodletter Quill has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Bloodletter Quill's current oracle text is: "{2}, {T}, Put a blood counter on this artifact: Draw a card, then you lose 1 life for each blood counter on this artifact. {U}{B}: Remove a blood counter from this artifact."

What is the current price of Bloodletter Quill? Pricing

The current market price for Bloodletter Quill is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Bloodletter Quill? Pricing

You can purchase Bloodletter Quill 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 Bloodletter Quill legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bloodletter Quill in Standard is not available.

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

Is Bloodletter Quill legal in Modern? Legality

Bloodletter Quill is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Bloodletter Quill legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bloodletter Quill 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 Bloodletter Quill legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Bloodletter Quill in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Bloodletter Quill legal in Legacy? Legality

Bloodletter Quill is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bloodletter Quill legal in Vintage? Legality

Bloodletter Quill 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 Bloodletter Quill legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Bloodletter Quill 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 Bloodletter Quill from? Details

This printing of Bloodletter Quill is from RAV (RAV), with collector number 254.

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

What is Bloodletter Quill's rarity? Details

Bloodletter Quill is a rare card in RAV.

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

Who illustrated Bloodletter Quill? Details

Bloodletter Quill was illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott.

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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