Quick Answer

Body Count is a rare Instant from NCC (NCC) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $1.99 USD. Legal in Commander.

Body Count MTG card

Body Count

Instant

Card Text

Spectacle {B} (You may cast this spell for its spectacle cost rather than its mana cost if an opponent lost life this turn.) Draw a card for each creature that died under your control this turn.

"Your friends stayed quiet, and look what happened to them. You feeling a little more talkative yet?"

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 NCC NCC 🎨 Vladimir Krisetskiy
Spectacle

Market Prices

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$1.99
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Card Kingdom
$2.99
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Cardmarket
€1.31
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€1.60
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Body Count? Basics

Body Count is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Spectacle {B} (You may cast this spell for its spectacle cost rather than its mana cost if an opponent lost life this turn.) Draw a card for each creature that died under your control this turn."

How much mana does Body Count cost to cast? Basics

Body Count has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 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.

Body Count's mana cost of {2}{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.

Body Count 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.

Body Count's current oracle text is: "Spectacle {B} (You may cast this spell for its spectacle cost rather than its mana cost if an opponent lost life this turn.) Draw a card for each creature that died under your control this turn."

What is the current price of Body Count? Pricing

The current market price for Body Count is approximately $1.99 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.31 EUR.

Where can I buy Body Count? Pricing

You can purchase Body Count 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 Body Count legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Body Count in Standard is not available.

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

Is Body Count legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Body Count in Modern is not available.

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

Is Body Count legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Body Count 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 Body Count legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Body Count in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Body Count legal in Legacy? Legality

Body Count is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Body Count legal in Vintage? Legality

Body Count 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 Body Count legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Body Count 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 Body Count from? Details

This printing of Body Count is from NCC (NCC), with collector number 34.

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

What is Body Count's rarity? Details

Body Count is a rare card in NCC.

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

Who illustrated Body Count? Details

Body Count was illustrated by Vladimir Krisetskiy.

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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