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Braids, Cabal Minion is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Minion from EMA (EMA) costing {2}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.97 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Braids, Cabal Minion MTG card

Braids, Cabal Minion

Legendary Creature — Human Minion

Card Text

At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player sacrifices an artifact, creature, or land of their choice.

"Home is where you can find a decent graveyard and strangers can disappear without awkward questions."

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 4.0 EMA EMA 🎨 Eric Peterson

Market Prices

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$0.97
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TCGPlayer
$4.23
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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$5.99
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Cardmarket
€0.87
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€7.67
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Braids, Cabal Minion? Basics

Braids, Cabal Minion is a Legendary Creature — Human Minion card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player sacrifices an artifact, creature, or land of their choice."

How much mana does Braids, Cabal Minion cost to cast? Basics

Braids, Cabal Minion has a mana cost of {2}{B}{B}, which equals 4.0 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.

Braids, Cabal Minion's mana cost of {2}{B}{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.

Braids, Cabal Minion 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.

Braids, Cabal Minion's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player sacrifices an artifact, creature, or land of their choice."

What is the current price of Braids, Cabal Minion? Pricing

The current market price for Braids, Cabal Minion is approximately $0.97 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $4.23 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.87 EUR.

Where can I buy Braids, Cabal Minion? Pricing

You can purchase Braids, Cabal Minion 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.

Braids, Cabal Minion normal: $0.97 | foil: $4.23

Is Braids, Cabal Minion legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Braids, Cabal Minion in Standard is not available.

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

Is Braids, Cabal Minion legal in Modern? Legality

Braids, Cabal Minion is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Braids, Cabal Minion legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Braids, Cabal Minion 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 Braids, Cabal Minion legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Braids, Cabal Minion in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Braids, Cabal Minion legal in Legacy? Legality

Braids, Cabal Minion is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Braids, Cabal Minion legal in Vintage? Legality

Braids, Cabal Minion 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 Braids, Cabal Minion legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Braids, Cabal Minion 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 Braids, Cabal Minion from? Details

This printing of Braids, Cabal Minion is from EMA (EMA), with collector number 82.

Braids, Cabal Minion may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Braids, Cabal Minion's rarity? Details

Braids, Cabal Minion is a rare card in EMA.

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

Who illustrated Braids, Cabal Minion? Details

Braids, Cabal Minion was illustrated by Eric Peterson.

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

What is Braids, Cabal Minion's power and toughness? Details

Braids, Cabal Minion is a 2/2 creature.

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

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