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Bloodthorn Flail is a uncommon Artifact — Equipment from LCI (LCI) costing {B}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Bloodthorn Flail MTG card

Bloodthorn Flail

Artifact — Equipment

Card Text

Equipped creature gets +2/+1. Equip—Pay {3} or discard a card.

"This weapon embodies both the strength and the weakness of the Legion of Dusk. They will endure any pain to achieve their ends, but they suffer pointlessly just to prove their dedication." —Huatli

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 LCI LCI 🎨 Igor Kieryluk
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Market Prices

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$0.09
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TCGPlayer
$0.13
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.09
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€0.07
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bloodthorn Flail? Basics

Bloodthorn Flail is a Artifact — Equipment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Equipped creature gets +2/+1. Equip—Pay {3} or discard a card."

How much mana does Bloodthorn Flail cost to cast? Basics

Bloodthorn Flail has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 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.

Bloodthorn Flail's mana cost of {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.

Bloodthorn Flail has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Bloodthorn Flail's current oracle text is: "Equipped creature gets +2/+1. Equip—Pay {3} or discard a card."

What is the current price of Bloodthorn Flail? Pricing

The current market price for Bloodthorn Flail is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.13 USD.

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

Where can I buy Bloodthorn Flail? Pricing

You can purchase Bloodthorn Flail 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.

Bloodthorn Flail normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.13

Is Bloodthorn Flail legal in Standard? Legality

Bloodthorn Flail is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Bloodthorn Flail legal in Modern? Legality

Bloodthorn Flail is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Bloodthorn Flail legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bloodthorn Flail 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 Bloodthorn Flail legal in Pioneer? Legality

Bloodthorn Flail is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Bloodthorn Flail legal in Legacy? Legality

Bloodthorn Flail is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bloodthorn Flail legal in Vintage? Legality

Bloodthorn Flail 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 Bloodthorn Flail legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Bloodthorn Flail 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 Bloodthorn Flail from? Details

This printing of Bloodthorn Flail is from LCI (LCI), with collector number 93.

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

What is Bloodthorn Flail's rarity? Details

Bloodthorn Flail is a uncommon card in LCI.

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

Who illustrated Bloodthorn Flail? Details

Bloodthorn Flail was illustrated by Igor Kieryluk.

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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